US3653122A
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Rod insertion method
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-06
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1989-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A process for inserting small magnetic rods in the open ends of a large number of solenoid coils positioned such that the open ends of the coils are located in a plane. An excessive number of the magnetic rods are placed onto the solenoid plane and the solenoid plane is positioned in a magnetic field with the coils substantially aligned with the magnetic lines of force. The magnetic field polarizes the rods to align them with the magnetic lines of force and accordingly, in parallel alignment with the coils. The rods are moved across the plane and are inserted into the solenoid coils as they become positioned over the open ends of the coils.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd G Powell Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:20
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C5/00; G11C5/12; H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/06; H01F7/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/4902; Y10T29/49069; Y10T29/49073; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53165; Y10T29/53196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for inserting uniform magnetic rods into recesses provided in a plane that includes the steps of: placing a number of said magnetic rods on said plane; positioning said plane substantially horizontally within a magnetic field having vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize said magnetic rods and cause said magnetic rods to align with said lines of force of said magnetic field; moving said rods parallel to the said plane; inserting said rods into said recesses by gravitational pull as said rods become aligned with said recesses.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for inserting uniform magnetic rods into recesses provided in a plane that includes the steps of: placing a number of said magnetic rods on said plane; positioning said plane substantially horizontally within a magnetic field having vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize said magnetic rods and cause said magnetic rods to align with said lines of force of said magnetic field; moving said rods parallel to the said plane; inserting said rods into said recesses by gravitational pull as said rods become aligned with said recesses.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into recesses provided in a plane that includes placing a number of the magnetic rods on the plane, positioning the plane substantially horizontally within a magnetic field having vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize the magnetic rods and cause them to align with the lines of force of the magnetic field, providing a vibrating motion to the rods for reducing the frictional contact between the rods and the solenoid plane, and tilting the plane so that the rods are gravitationally drawn across the plane and into the recesses of the plane as they become aligned therewith.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into recesses provided in a plane that includes placing a number of the magnetic rods on the plane, positioning the plane substantially horizontally within a magnetic field having vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize the magnetic rods and cause them to align with the lines of force of the magnetic field, providing a vibrating motion to the rods for reducing the frictional contact between the rods and the solenoid plane, and tilting the plane so that the rods are gravitationally drawn across the plane and into the recesses of the plane as they become aligned therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into recesses provided in a plane as defined in claim 2 wherein the vibrating motion is provided by reversing the polarity of the magnetic field causing an oscillating movement of The rods between a substantially vertical position aligned with the lines of force and an angular position relative to said vertical position.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for inserting small magnetic rods in the open ends of a large number of solenoid coils positioned so that said open ends of said coils are located in a solenoid plane, that includes the steps of: placing an excessive number of said magnetic rods onto said solenoid plane, placing said solenoid plane into a magnetic field having vertical lines of force with the axes of said coils substantially aligned with said magnetic lines of force whereby said magnetic field polarizes said rods to align said rods with said magnetic lines of force and with axes of said coils; moving said rods parallel to said plane; inserting said rods into said coils by gravitational pull as said rods become aligned with said open ends of said coils.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for inserting small magnetic rods in the open ends of a large number of solenoid coils positioned so that said open ends of said coils are located in a solenoid plane, that includes the steps of: placing an excessive number of said magnetic rods onto said solenoid plane, placing said solenoid plane into a magnetic field having vertical lines of force with the axes of said coils substantially aligned with said magnetic lines of force whereby said magnetic field polarizes said rods to align said rods with said magnetic lines of force and with axes of said coils; moving said rods parallel to said plane; inserting said rods into said coils by gravitational pull as said rods become aligned with said open ends of said coils.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A method for inserting small magnetic rods in the open ends of a plurality of solenoid coils positioned so that said open ends of said coils are located in said solenoid plane as defined in claim 4 and wherein said moving of said rods parallel to said solenoid plane is effected by passing said plane through and out of said magnetic field with said rods being held against movement beyond the confines of the magnetic lines of force.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into selective solenoid coils of a solenoid plane including placing a slidably removable shutter pad over the plane, placing a magazine having openings adapted to receive the rods over the shutter pad with the openings aligned with said selective coils, placing a number of the magnetic rods on the magazine, positioning the plane in a magnetic field having substantially vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize the magnetic rods and align them with the lines of force of the magnetic field, said magnetic field having an initial unitary direction followed by an alternating direction of flux to impart a vibrating motion to the rods in a substantially vertical orientation, moving the rods relative to the magazine to enable the rods to become inserted into the magazine openings, and slidably removing the shutter pad from between the magazine and solenoid plane to permit the rods to fall through the magazine and into said selective solenoid coils.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into selective solenoid coils of a solenoid plane including placing a slidably removable shutter pad over the plane, placing a magazine having openings adapted to receive the rods over the shutter pad with the openings aligned with said selective coils, placing a number of the magnetic rods on the magazine, positioning the plane in a magnetic field having substantially vertical magnetic lines of force to polarize the magnetic rods and align them with the lines of force of the magnetic field, said magnetic field having an initial unitary direction followed by an alternating direction of flux to impart a vibrating motion to the rods in a substantially vertical orientation, moving the rods relative to the magazine to enable the rods to become inserted into the magazine openings, and slidably removing the shutter pad from between the magazine and solenoid plane to permit the rods to fall through the magazine and into said selective solenoid coils.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
A method for inserting magnetic rods into selective solenoid coils of a solenoid plane as defined in claim 6 wherein the shutter pad is provided with openings progRammed to permit rods loaded in the magazine holes to pass through the shutter pad and into the selected ones only of the solenoid coils when the shutter pad is located in a solenoid loading position, and which shutter pad prevents any of the magnetic rods from passing into the solenoid coils when the shutter pad is located in a magazine loading position.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |