US5335782A
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Conveyor post rail clamp
Assignee: AUTO-KAPS LLC
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Filing: 1993-05-13
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Granted: 1994-08-09
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Expires: 2013-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A conveyor post clamp for a conveyor rail on a packaging and bottling conveyor is provided and contains a structure that can quickly connect to a conveyor belt frame and the conveyor rail and be adjustable with respect to the height and depth thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J. Herzog
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G21/00; B65G21/20; B65G21/2045; B65G21/2063; B65G21/2072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A conveyor post clamp for a conveyor rail on a packaging and bottling conveyor which comprises: a) a base; b) means for mounting said base to a conveyor belt frame on said conveyor; c) a pair of studs; d) means for mounting said first stud in a vertical position on said base; e) means for mounting said second stud in a horizontal position on the conveyor rail; f) means for securing in an adjustable manner the distal free ends of said studs transversely together; wherein said first mounting means includes: g) a pair of button head bolts, each to extend horizontally through a front portion of said base and the conveyor belt frame; h) a pair of lock washers, each to fit into one end of one said button head bolt; i) a pair of nuts, each to thread onto one end of one said button head bolt; wherein said second mounting means includes: j) a button head bolt; and k) a lock washer to fit onto an end of said button head bolt, so that the end can extend vertically and upwardly through an extended portion of said base and thread into a lower end of said first stud.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A conveyor post clamp for a conveyor rail on a packaging and bottling conveyor which comprises: a) a base; b) means for mounting said base to a conveyor belt frame on said conveyor; c) a pair of studs; d) means for mounting said first stud in a vertical position on said base; e) means for mounting said second stud in a horizontal position on the conveyor rail; f) means for securing in an adjustable manner the distal free ends of said studs transversely together; wherein said first mounting means includes: g) a pair of button head bolts, each to extend horizontally through a front portion of said base and the conveyor belt frame; h) a pair of lock washers, each to fit into one end of one said button head bolt; i) a pair of nuts, each to thread onto one end of one said button head bolt; wherein said second mounting means includes: j) a button head bolt; and k) a lock washer to fit onto an end of said button head bolt, so that the end can extend vertically and upwardly through an extended portion of said base and thread into a lower end of said first stud.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A conveyor post clamp as recited in claim 1; wherein said third mounting means includes a flat head bolt, so that an end of said flat head bolt can extend horizontally through the conveyor rail and thread into an end of said second stud.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
172 words
A conveyor post clamp as recited in claim 2; wherein said adjustable securing means includes: a) a cylindrical cross support having a central bore therethrough with a pair of spaced apart transverse apertures intersecting through the central bore; b) a pair of cylindrical locking sleeves, each having a transverse aperture therethrough and a recessed threaded hole in one end; and c) a pair of knobs, each having a collar with a threaded shank extending centrally from one side, so that each said sleeve can fit into each end of the central bore of said cross support with the transverse aperture in each said sleeve in alignment with each transverse aperture in said cross support, to allow the distal free ends of said studs to extend therethrough and each threaded shank threaded into each recessed threaded hole in each said sleeve, until each collar bears against one end of said cross support to pull said sleeves, making the transverse aperture in each said sleeve out of alignment to bind against each said stud.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-08-08 | 1998-02-07 | 1998-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-08 | 2002-02-07 | 2002-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-08 | 2006-02-07 | 2006-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |