US4671206A
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Article support rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-03
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2005-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A rack for supporting articles being surface treated includes a device for locating and supporting at least two rows of articles with the articles of one row being in alternating, staggered and partially overlapping relationship with the articles of the other row. Preferably, the article rack is used in high volume manufacturing processes wherein a plurality of articles to be treated are placed on the rack which is immersed in a treating solution. The structure of the rack in combination with solution vibrating means enables the articles to be supported, separated and treated.
Inventors
- 👤 Lamont I. Hoppestad
- 👤 George A. Blanos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:10
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B11/00; B08B11/02; B08B3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A rack for holding articles for treatment comprising: article locating and support means for supporting and separating at least two rows of articles with the article of one row being in alternating, staggered relationship with the articles of the other row, the article locating and support means comprises a beam member defining a plurality of lands and grooves, wherein the articles of one row are supported by the lands and the articles of the other row are supported in the grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A rack for holding articles for treatment comprising: article locating and support means for supporting and separating at least two rows of articles with the article of one row being in alternating, staggered relationship with the articles of the other row, the article locating and support means comprises a beam member defining a plurality of lands and grooves, wherein the articles of one row are supported by the lands and the articles of the other row are supported in the grooves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The rack of claim 1, wherein the lands and grooves are generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the beam member and alternate along the length of the beam member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The rack of claim 2, wherein the land and groove defining means comprises: a plurality of collar member of two different outside dimensions disposed in alternating relationship along the length of the beam member such that the outer periphery of the larger collar members form the lands and the outer periphery of the smaller collar members form the grooves, whereby one row of articles will be supported on the larger collars and the other row of articles will be supported on the smaller collars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The rack of claim 3, wherein the article locating and supporting means further comprises an armature bar coaxially receiving the alternating larger and smaller collars thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rack of claim 1, wherein the rack further comprises means for suspending the rack in a treatment chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rack of claim 5, wherein the rack suspending means comprises a hanger bar attached to one end of the beam member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rack of claim 5, wherein the rack suspending means comprises fastener means for removably attaching the rack to the treatment chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A surface treating apparatus for articles comprising: a treating tank; surface treating solution in said tank; means for vibrating said solution or said articles; and, a rack for holding articles disposed within said tank, said tank comprising a beam member defining a plurality of lands and grooves for supporting and separating at least two rows of articles with the articles of one row being in alternating, staggered relationship with the articles of the other row, the articles in one row being supported by the lands and the articles of the other row being supported in the grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
97 words
A surface treating apparatus for articles comprising: a treating tank; surface treating solution in said tank; means for vibrating said solution or said articles; and, a rack for holding articles disposed within said tank, said tank comprising a beam member defining a plurality of lands and grooves for supporting and separating at least two rows of articles with the articles of one row being in alternating, staggered relationship with the articles of the other row, the articles in one row being supported by the lands and the articles of the other row being supported in the grooves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the lands and grooves are generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the beam member and alternate along the length of the beam member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
86 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the land and groove defining means comprise: a plurality of collar members of two different outside dimensions disposed in alternating relationship along the length of the beam member such that the outer periphery of the larger collar members form the lands and the outer periphery of the smaller collar members form the grooves, whereby one row of articles will be supported on the larger collars and the other row of articles will be supported on the smaller collars.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 10, wherein the article locating and supporting means further comprises an armature bar coaxially receiving the alternating larger and smaller collars thereon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the rack further comprises means for suspending the rack in a treatment chamber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the rack suspending means comprises a hanger bar attached to one end of the beam member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surface treating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the rack suspending means comprises fastener means for removably attaching the rack to the treatment chamber.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-08 | 1990-12-08 | 1991-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-08 | 1994-12-08 | 1995-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-08 | 1998-12-08 | 1999-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |