US4058236A
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Method and apparatus for handling and orientation of fragile articles
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A fragile article handling and orientating apparatus comprises a disoriented supply of the articles. Pick-up means associated with the supply and adjacent thereto are actuatable into engagement with the supply whereby the pick-up means engages a plurality of the articles. Further means are then provided for moving the pick-up means to a delivery zone. Positioned intermediate the supply and the delivery zone is a stripper means for stripping off all but one article, and insuring that the remaining article has a particular, desired orientation. At the delivery zone means are provided for removing the article therefrom and delivering it to a remote location.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Brennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1478; B65G47/1485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for handling and orienting fragile, fast warm-up cathodes for cathode ray tubes, said cathodes comprising a two piece unit only one piece of which is magnetic, comprising, in combination: a disoriented supply of said cathodes; vertically arrayed, reciprocating pick-up means associated with said supply and positioned thereover, the terminal portion of said pick-up means which engages said supply being magnetic; means for activating said pick-up means from a delivery zone into engagement with said supply through an apertured stripper means positioned therebetween whereby said pick-up means engages a plurality of said cathodes; means for moving said pick-up means back to said delivery zone whereby said stripping means is again engaged and all but one of said cathodes is stripped off, said remaining cathode having a particular, desired orientation; and means for removing said cathode from said delivery zone.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for handling and orienting fragile, fast warm-up cathodes for cathode ray tubes, said cathodes comprising a two piece unit only one piece of which is magnetic, comprising, in combination: a disoriented supply of said cathodes; vertically arrayed, reciprocating pick-up means associated with said supply and positioned thereover, the terminal portion of said pick-up means which engages said supply being magnetic; means for activating said pick-up means from a delivery zone into engagement with said supply through an apertured stripper means positioned therebetween whereby said pick-up means engages a plurality of said cathodes; means for moving said pick-up means back to said delivery zone whereby said stripping means is again engaged and all but one of said cathodes is stripped off, said remaining cathode having a particular, desired orientation; and means for removing said cathode from said delivery zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein means are included for carrying said removed article from said delivery zone to a remote location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said disoriented supply of said articles is contained in a vibratory hopper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means for carrying said removed article comprises a hose into which said article is delivered.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said means for removing said article from said delivery zone comprises a blast of a pressurized gas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said hose includes pressure relief means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said delivery zone comprises: a block having a first vertical passage therethrough to accommodate movement of said pick-up means and said article in said desired orientation; and a second passage therethrough substantially orthagonal to and intersecting said first passage to form first and second sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first section of said second passage is connected to the source of said pressurized gas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said second section of said second passage is connected with said means for carrying said article to said remote location.
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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) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |