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Carrier device for an overhead suspension transport system
Assignee: WF Logistik GmbH
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Filing: 1986-10-03
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2006-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A carrier devices is described for an overhead suspension transport system. The device has an angular carrier member with a first arm pivotally mounting a hanger bracket which is adapted to be supported on a rail system by means of rollers. A second arm extends in a substantially upright orientation, at least in its used position, and releasably supports, at vertically spaced positions, a plurality of rods for supporting goods to be conveyed. Each of the rods extends through a bore in the second arm to be lockably retained in the bore by one of its end portions, and it is constructed so that, when it is extracted from the bore, the end portion is extracted first. Each of the bores extends substantially parallel to the first arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf Schonenberger
- 👤 Werner Bergmeier
- 👤 Johann Roby
- 👤 Walter Kunze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G9/00; B65G9/002; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0232
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A carrier device for an overhead suspension transport system, comprising an angular carrier member having a first arm pivotally mounting a hanger bracket adapted to be supported on a rail system by means of rollers, and a second arm extending in a substantially upright orientation at least in its use position and releasably supporting at vertically spaced positions a plurality of rods for directly or indirectly supporting goods to be conveyed, characterized in that each of said rods extends through a bore in said second arm to be lockably retained therein by one of its end portions, and is adapted to be extracted therefrom with said end portion first, each of said bores extending substantially parallel to said first arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A carrier device for an overhead suspension transport system, comprising an angular carrier member having a first arm pivotally mounting a hanger bracket adapted to be supported on a rail system by means of rollers, and a second arm extending in a substantially upright orientation at least in its use position and releasably supporting at vertically spaced positions a plurality of rods for directly or indirectly supporting goods to be conveyed, characterized in that each of said rods extends through a bore in said second arm to be lockably retained therein by one of its end portions, and is adapted to be extracted therefrom with said end portion first, each of said bores extending substantially parallel to said first arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A carrier device according to claim 1, characterized in that for supporting and conveying bales or rolls of a wound sheet material two carrier members are arranged with their rods directed towards one another, so that each bale is supported by two rods extending thereinto from opposite ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carrier device according to claim 1, characterized in that said rods are adapted to be displaced to a substantially vertical rest position on said second arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrier device according to claim 1, characterized in that said rods are adapted to be locked on said second arm in their carrying position by means of an extension clampingly gripping said second arm about part of its circumference.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carrier device according to claim 4, characterized in that said extension is substantially U-shaped with the spacing of its legs corresponding to the arm diameter in a clamping fit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A carrier device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that an arcuate connecting portion serving as a handle is formed between said extension and the remainder of said rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier device according to claim 6, characterized in that said extension and said connecting portion extend in two mutually substantially perpendicular planes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carrier device according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that said extension has, a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A carrier device at least according to claim 1, characterized in that said hanger bracket is adapted to be secured to said first arm of said carrier member at different spacings from the free end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carrier device according to claim 9, characterized in that said first arm is formed with a plurality of mounting bores for securing said hanger bracket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A carrier device according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that for supporting and conveying bales or rolls of a wound sheet material two carrier members are arranged with their rods directed towards one another, so that each bale is supported by two rods extending thereinto from opposite ends.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A carrier device according to claim 6, characterized in that for supporting and conveying bales or rolls of a wound sheet material two carrier members are arranged with their rods directed towards one another, so that each bale is supported by two rods extending thereinto from opposite ends.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A carrier device according to claim 7, characterized in that for supporting and conveying bales or rolls of a wound sheet material two carrier members are arranged with their rods directed towards one another, so that each bale is supported by two rods extending thereinto from opposite ends.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
A carrier device according to claim 8, characterized in that for supporting and conveying bales or rolls of a wound sheet material two carrier members are arranged with their rods directed towards one another, so that each bale is supported by two rods extending thereinto from opposite ends.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrier device according to claim 3, characterized in that said rods are adapted to be locked on said second arm in their carrying position by means of an extension clampingly gripping said second arm about part of its circumference.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
A carrier device according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that said connecting portion has a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A carrier device according to claim 6, characterized in that said extension has, a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier device according to claim 6, characterized in that said connecting portion has, a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
A carrier device according to claim 7, characterized in that said extension has, a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier device according to claim 7, characterized in that said connecting portion has, a smaller diameter than the remainder of said rod.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-05 | 1992-01-04 | 1992-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-05 | 1996-01-04 | 1996-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-05 | 2000-01-04 | 2000-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |