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US3567005A
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Turnover device
Assignee: Hawkeye Acquisition Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A turnover device for magazines and the like which may be mounted on an existing magazine conveyor. The device includes a mounting frame with a pusher assembly adapted to push magazines into position for gripping by a clamp cylinder also mounted on the frame. The clamp cylinder rotates counter to the direction of conveyor travel. Magazines are gripped and rotated by the clamp cylinder to effect turnover. The magazines are then released onto the conveyor for further travel. The pusher assembly and the clamp cylinder are both cam actuated.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/02; B65C9/04; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24; B65G47/248; B65G47/252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A turnover device for use in combination with a straight-line conveyor for articles such as magazines or the like moving in the direction of conveyor transport, said articles having one side initially adjacent said conveyor and being flipped to place the opposite side of said articles against said conveyor, said device comprising in combination: a mounting frame positioned over said conveyor; article push means on said frame for pushing articles in the direction of conveyor transport; article guide means for receiving articles pushed by said push means and guiding said articles upwardly from said conveyor and also in the direction of conveyor travel; and clamp means on said frame rotating about an axis perpendicular to the direction to the conveyor transport, said clamp means positioned to receive said articles pushed above said conveyor on said article guide means, subsequently clamp said articles, while continuously rotating in a direction counter to the direction of conveyor transport, said clamp means carrying said articles about said axis and subsequently depositing said articles on said conveyor with the opposite side of said articles down.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A turnover device for use in combination with a straight-line conveyor for articles such as magazines or the like moving in the direction of conveyor transport, said articles having one side initially adjacent said conveyor and being flipped to place the opposite side of said articles against said conveyor, said device comprising in combination: a mounting frame positioned over said conveyor; article push means on said frame for pushing articles in the direction of conveyor transport; article guide means for receiving articles pushed by said push means and guiding said articles upwardly from said conveyor and also in the direction of conveyor travel; and clamp means on said frame rotating about an axis perpendicular to the direction to the conveyor transport, said clamp means positioned to receive said articles pushed above said conveyor on said article guide means, subsequently clamp said articles, while continuously rotating in a direction counter to the direction of conveyor transport, said clamp means carrying said articles about said axis and subsequently depositing said articles on said conveyor with the opposite side of said articles down.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The turnover device of claim 1 wherein said push means comprise a finger mechanism positioned on said frame and rotating about an axis perpendicular to the direction of conveyor transport, said finger mechanism operating to push articles from said conveyor onto said article guide means for subsequent clamping by said clamp means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The turnover device of claim 1 wherein said clamp means includes a plurality of gripper mechanisms mounted thereon, said gripper mechanisms being operative by cam means to open for receipt of articles From said article push guide means, closing to hold said articles as said clamp means rotates, and for subsequently opening upon rotation of said clamp means to discharge said articles onto said conveyor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The turnover device of claim 3 wherein said cam means are mounted on said frame and are engaged by linking means operative to drive said gripper mechanisms into and out of engagement with said articles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The turnover device of claim 2 wherein said finger mechanism includes at least one cam actuated finger mounted on said finger mechanism to push said articles onto said article guide means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The turnover device of claim 1 wherein said turnover device is driven in synchronization with said conveyor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The turnover device of claim 2 wherein said finger mechanism and said clamp means are driven synchronously.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The turnover device of claim 1 including means for assisting discharge of articles from said clamp means subsequent to rotation and turning over of said articles.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |