US3590978A
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Automatic loading apparatus
Assignee: Automated Machinery Systems Inc
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Filing: 1968-09-27
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for loading articles comprising means for advancing two articles to a gating means, means for opening the gating means after both articles arrive thereat, means for placing one of the two articles in a receptacle, means for advancing the other article to a second gating means, means for moving the receptacle to a position opposite the last named advancing means, means for opening the second gating means in a timed relationship to the receptacle advancing means and means for placing the other article in said receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy W Carnes
- 👤 Fred D Marasso
- 👤 Robert E Rademacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for loading articles into the flights of a flighted conveyor, which comprises: first and second conveyor means mounted for advancing articles to the flighted conveyor, first gating means mounted adjacent the first and second conveyor means for blocking movement of articles thereon until an article is present thereat on each of the conveyor means, means for opening the first gating means after both articles arrive thereat, second gating means mounted adjacent the second conveyor means for blocking movement of the article thereon for a time interval while the article present on the first conveyor is being moved by the first conveyor toward the flighted conveyor, means for driving the fLighted conveyor, means for placing articles into flights of the flighted conveyor, and means for driving the first and second conveyor means in timed relationship with the flighted conveyor so that the article on the second conveyor is deposited into the same flight of the flighted conveyor as is the article on the first conveyor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for loading articles into the flights of a flighted conveyor, which comprises: first and second conveyor means mounted for advancing articles to the flighted conveyor, first gating means mounted adjacent the first and second conveyor means for blocking movement of articles thereon until an article is present thereat on each of the conveyor means, means for opening the first gating means after both articles arrive thereat, second gating means mounted adjacent the second conveyor means for blocking movement of the article thereon for a time interval while the article present on the first conveyor is being moved by the first conveyor toward the flighted conveyor, means for driving the fLighted conveyor, means for placing articles into flights of the flighted conveyor, and means for driving the first and second conveyor means in timed relationship with the flighted conveyor so that the article on the second conveyor is deposited into the same flight of the flighted conveyor as is the article on the first conveyor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for loading articles according to claim 1, wherein the first gating means comprises: a plurality of finger means disposed to block the movement of both articles, photoelectric means for sensing the presence of both articles, and means for moving the finger means out of their blocking position after both articles are sensed at the finger means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for loading articles according to claim 1, wherein the second gating means comprises: spaced sets of finger members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus for loading articles according to claim 1, wherein: said means for placing the articles includes means for raising the article of the second conveyor so that that article is placed on top of the article of the first conveyor.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |