US3754632A
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Pallet storage system
Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1990-11-09
Abstract
Abstract Pallet storage apparatus for storing pallets in a horizontal position vertically disposed with respect to each other utilizing two endless chains for supporting the edges of the pallets with means for lowering pallets on a conveyor system by the simultaneous actuation of the supporting chains and the pallet transfer mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kreutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/34; B65G47/46; B65G47/51; B65G47/5104; B65G47/515; B65G47/5154; B65G60/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
338 words
A pallet storage and dispensing system comprising; a vertically extending pallet storage magazine, power actuated, reversible elevating means in said storage means, multiple vertically spaced support means on the elevating means adapted to support multiple horizontally oriented pallets independently of each other, power actuated, horizontally movable transfer means for moving a pallet horizontally between one station and another station and being disposed below said magazine, vertically movable transfer means for moving a pallet vertically and having support means adjacent said horizontally movable transfer means adapted to engage said pallet and being disposed below said magazine, said support means on said elevating means being adapted at its lowermost position to release a pallet therefrom onto said vertically movable transfer means when the elevating means is moving downwardly and being adapted to pick up a pallet from the vertically movable transfer means when the elevating means is moving upwardly, actuating means connected with said vertically movable transfer means for raising it relative to said horizontally movable transfer means to lift a pallet therefrom and to lower it relative to said horizontally movable transfer means to deposit a pallet thereon, a receiving station including a pallet support means below said magazine and adapted to receive a pallet from the horizontally movable transfer means and from said vertically movable transfer means, a first transfer station including a pallet support means disposed adjacent one side of said receiving station and adapted to hold a pallet for pickup by said horizontally movable transfer means for transfer into the receiving station, a second transfer station including a pallet support means disposed adjacent the other side of said receiving station and adapted to hold a pallet transferred by said horizontally movable transfer means from said receiving station, and means for selectively actuating the horizontally movable transfer means at said first and second transfer station, whereby pallets may be transferred reversibly between said magazine and said horizontally movable transfer means through the intermediary of said vertically movable transfer means by reversing the direction of said elevating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
338 words
A pallet storage and dispensing system comprising; a vertically extending pallet storage magazine, power actuated, reversible elevating means in said storage means, multiple vertically spaced support means on the elevating means adapted to support multiple horizontally oriented pallets independently of each other, power actuated, horizontally movable transfer means for moving a pallet horizontally between one station and another station and being disposed below said magazine, vertically movable transfer means for moving a pallet vertically and having support means adjacent said horizontally movable transfer means adapted to engage said pallet and being disposed below said magazine, said support means on said elevating means being adapted at its lowermost position to release a pallet therefrom onto said vertically movable transfer means when the elevating means is moving downwardly and being adapted to pick up a pallet from the vertically movable transfer means when the elevating means is moving upwardly, actuating means connected with said vertically movable transfer means for raising it relative to said horizontally movable transfer means to lift a pallet therefrom and to lower it relative to said horizontally movable transfer means to deposit a pallet thereon, a receiving station including a pallet support means below said magazine and adapted to receive a pallet from the horizontally movable transfer means and from said vertically movable transfer means, a first transfer station including a pallet support means disposed adjacent one side of said receiving station and adapted to hold a pallet for pickup by said horizontally movable transfer means for transfer into the receiving station, a second transfer station including a pallet support means disposed adjacent the other side of said receiving station and adapted to hold a pallet transferred by said horizontally movable transfer means from said receiving station, and means for selectively actuating the horizontally movable transfer means at said first and second transfer station, whereby pallets may be transferred reversibly between said magazine and said horizontally movable transfer means through the intermediary of said vertically movable transfer means by reversing the direction of said elevating means.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |