US3921803A
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Coil packaging, method and apparatus for forming same
Assignee: British Steel Corp
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Filing: 1974-10-31
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A packaged coil of steel strip material is provided by wrapping a stiff protective material around the outer circumference of the coil to provide overhanging projections of protective material at each end of the coil and then deforming the projections radially inwardly to overlie the end faces. The wrapping material is corrugated along its longitudinal edges to facilitate its radially inward deformation by passing it through cooperating pairs of toothed crimping wheels prior to wrapping it around the coil. The radially inward deformation of the corrugated edges of the wrapping material is carried out by fluted pressure rollers acting at the end faces of the coil.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey Ronald Reed
- 👤 Barry Edward Knox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53787; Y10T29/53791; Y10T29/53996
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of packaging a coil of strip material comprising the steps of feeding a sheet-like member of stiff protective material towards the circumference of the coil; corrugating each longitudinal edge of the protective material; wrapping the protective material around the outer circumference of the coil so that the corrugated edges of the protective material define axially outwardly directed overhanging projections around the outer circumferential edge at each end of the coil and deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the outer circumferential edge at each respective end of the coil to overlie partially the axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of packaging a coil of strip material comprising the steps of feeding a sheet-like member of stiff protective material towards the circumference of the coil; corrugating each longitudinal edge of the protective material; wrapping the protective material around the outer circumference of the coil so that the corrugated edges of the protective material define axially outwardly directed overhanging projections around the outer circumferential edge at each end of the coil and deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the outer circumferential edge at each respective end of the coil to overlie partially the axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method according to claim 1 including the further step of locating a protective member on the axial face of each end of the coil before the protective material is deformed radially inwardly and subsequently deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly to overlie partially the protective member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the protective member comprises a metal annulus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the protective member comprises a fibrous or plastics annulus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein resilient cushioning material is located between the protective member and the end face of the coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the sheet-like member of protective material comprises two or more overlapping strips of such material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the proteCtive material is a metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A method according to claim 1 including the further step of forming a series of spaced-apart perforations in the protective material before it is wrapped around the circumference of the coil whereby, when said material is wrapped around the coil, the perforations are disposed adjacent each end of the coil in spaced circumferential relation with one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
A packaged coil of strip material wherein a sheet-like member of stiff protective material is wrapped around the outer circumference of the coil, the protective material having corrugations in each longitudinal edge thereof at the outer circumferential edge respectively at each end of the coil and said corrugated edges being deformed radially inwardly to overlie partially the respective axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
A packaged coil of strip material wherein a sheet-like member of stiff protective material is wrapped around the outer circumference of the coil, the protective material having corrugations in each longitudinal edge thereof at the outer circumferential edge respectively at each end of the coil and said corrugated edges being deformed radially inwardly to overlie partially the respective axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A package as claimed in claim 9 wherein a protective member is located on the axial face of each end of the coil and is overlaid partially by the radially inwardly deformed corrugated edges of the protective material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A package as claimed in claim 10 wherein the protective member comprises a metal annulus.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package as claimed in claim 10 wherein the protective member comprises a fibrous or plastics annulus.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A package as claimed in claim 10 wherein resilient cushioning material is located between the protective member and the end face of the coil.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A package as claimed in claim 9 wherein the sheet-like member of protective material comprises two or more overlapping strips of such material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as claimed in claim 9 wherein the protective material is a metal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A package as claimed in claim 9 wherein a plurality of circumferentially spaced perforations are provided in the protective material adjacent each end of the coil.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A package as claimed in claim 16 wherein the perforations are provided at the apices of respective upstanding frusto-conical projections extending radially outwardly of the coil.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for use in packaging a coil of strip material comprising means for wrapping a sheet-like member of stiff protective material around the outer circumference of the coil, the width of the protective material being greater than the axial dimension of the coil whereby an axially outwardly directed overhanging projection of protective material is provided at the outer circumferential edge at each end of the coil; means for imparting a series of corrugations to the longitudinal edges of the material before it is wrapped around the coil and means for deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the outer circumferential edge at each respective end of the coil to overlie partially the axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for use in packaging a coil of strip material comprising means for wrapping a sheet-like member of stiff protective material around the outer circumference of the coil, the width of the protective material being greater than the axial dimension of the coil whereby an axially outwardly directed overhanging projection of protective material is provided at the outer circumferential edge at each end of the coil; means for imparting a series of corrugations to the longitudinal edges of the material before it is wrapped around the coil and means for deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the outer circumferential edge at each respective end of the coil to overlie partially the axial face of each end of the coil.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 18 wherein the means for corrugating the edges of the protective material comprises a pair of rollers of fluted configuration through which passes the protective material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein the means for deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material comprises at least one roller locatable adjacent an axial end face of the coil for applying pressure to the corrugated edges of the protective material for deforming them radially inwardly to overlie partially said axial end face.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
117 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein the means for deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material comprises two rollers locatable at an axial end face of the coil, a first one of such rollers being located with its axis of rotation inclined towards said end face for initially deforming the corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the circumferential edge of the coil and a second one of such rollers being located with its axis of rotation parallel to the plane containing the axial end face of the coil for fully deforming the corrugated edges of the protective material into said plane to overlie partially said axial end face of the cOil.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
120 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 19 wherein the means for deforming the overhanging corrugated edges of the protective material comprises a single roller locatable at an axial end face of the coil and which is mounted for pivotal movement between a first position in which its axis of rotation is inclined towards said end face for initially deforming the corrugated edges of the protective material radially inwardly over the circumferential edge of the coil and a second position in which its axis of rotation is parallel to the plane containing the axial end face of the coil for fully deforming the corrugated edges of the protective material into said plane to overlie partially said axial end face of the coil.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 20 wherein the or each roller is of parallel-sided fluted configuration.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 18 including means for forming a series of spaced-apart perforations in the protective material before it is wrapped around the circumference of the coil whereby, when said material is wrapped around the coil, the perforations are disposed adjacent each end of the coil in spaced circumferential relation with one another.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 24 wherein said perforating means comprises a pair of cooperating rollers through which passes the protective material, one of said rollers being provided with a plurality of radially outwardly projecting studs to form the perforations in cooperation with the other roller.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |