EP0268630A1 - Mechanical handling apparatus - Google Patents

Mechanical handling apparatus

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Publication number
EP0268630A1
EP0268630A1 EP19870903359 EP87903359A EP0268630A1 EP 0268630 A1 EP0268630 A1 EP 0268630A1 EP 19870903359 EP19870903359 EP 19870903359 EP 87903359 A EP87903359 A EP 87903359A EP 0268630 A1 EP0268630 A1 EP 0268630A1
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Prior art keywords
securing means
mechanical handling
securing
handling apparatus
main housing
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EP19870903359
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Inventor
Joseph Morus Jones
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Hydraroll Ltd
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Hydraroll Ltd
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Publication of EP0268630A1 publication Critical patent/EP0268630A1/en
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G13/00—Roller-ways
    • B65G13/11—Roller frames
    • B65G13/12—Roller frames adjustable

Definitions

  • the invention relates to mechanical handling apparatus, particularly that which incorporates an inflatable device such as an air bag, which raises and lowers a conveyor device such as a track containing rollers so that the rollers "rise” and “sink” with reference to a support surface which has through holes aligned with the rollers so that the rollers can rise through them to be proud of the surface when the bag is inflated, so that a load can be moved on the rollers over the support surface.
  • the rollers sink beneath the surface and deposits the load on the support surface.
  • the roller track is usually housed in a main channel which is secured to a substrate or foundation which is usually parallel to the support surface. It is necessary that such main channels are firmly secured to the substrate.
  • the invention provides a mechanical handling apparatus comprising a main housing and a securing means therefor, the securing means and housing having complementary surfaces which engage in use securely to hold the apparatus in position on a substrate.
  • the securing means may secure two substantially parallel mechanical handling apparatus in position on the substrate, in spaced apart relationship.
  • the main housing may comprise an aluminium extrusion.
  • mechanical handling apparatus 1 which has a main channel section or housing 2 of extruded aluminium within which there is a steel U-section roller track 3 housing rollers 4, the whole being closed by a top plate 5 which has holes 6 through which respective rollers 4 protrude when an air bag 7 in the main housing 2 under the U-channel 3 is inflated.
  • the housing 2 has a thickened "foot” or lateral longitudinally extending flange 8 at each side, and the flange is of wedge shape in transverse cross-section as shown. At spaced apart intervals there are slots 9 through which a securing device such as a screw
  • a complementary shaped securing means in the form of a clip or shoe 11 which has a surface 12 of complementary shape to that of the foot on the external (upper in use) surface 13 of the foot.
  • the facing surfaces 12 and 13 of the foot and shoe may be serrated, say longitudinally, to improve grip.
  • the apparatus 1 is secured in position by applying a series of securing devices 10, 11 at spaced intervals along the main channel 2 on each lateral foot 8.
  • a series of securing devices 10, 11 at spaced intervals along the main channel 2 on each lateral foot 8.
  • the complementary bearing surfaces 12 and 13 ensure a firm, even pressure and a positive engagement of the feet and shoes.
  • securing means 14 the screws 10 of which can pass through the foot of one housing only, or through both.
  • the securing means has two surfaces of complementary shape to that of the feet of the two housings.
  • the surfaces may be smooth rather than serrated.
  • the screw 10 may be replaced by a bolt.
  • a mechanical handling apparatus embodying the invention can have, as shown in the drawings, the following features:- (1) Extruded aluminium alloy main channel
  • the wedge shape of the flange may be changed to a flat flange with an external rib. Slots may not be used and the clip being supplied may be a guider clip.
  • the clips may not be used and. a hole may be drilled through the flange to secure the main channel, while retaining the cc ⁇ plementary surfaces.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Connection Of Plates (AREA)
  • Delivering By Means Of Belts And Rollers (AREA)
  • Rollers For Roller Conveyors For Transfer (AREA)

Abstract

Dispositif de manipulation mécanique (1) possédant une section ou logement principal en forme de canal (2) en aluminium extrudé contenant une piste (3) de roulement en acier à section en U logeant des rouleaux (4), cet ensemble étant fermé par une plaque supérieure (5) pourvue de trous (6) à travers lesquels des rouleaux respectifs (4) font saillie lorsqu'on gonfle une poche pneumatique (7) dans le logement principal (2) sous le canal en U (3).Mechanical handling device (1) having a main section or housing in the form of a channel (2) in extruded aluminum containing a track (3) of steel bearing with U section accommodating rollers (4), this assembly being closed by a upper plate (5) provided with holes (6) through which respective rollers (4) protrude when inflating a pneumatic bag (7) in the main housing (2) under the U-shaped channel (3).

Description

Mechanical Handling Apparatus
The invention relates to mechanical handling apparatus, particularly that which incorporates an inflatable device such as an air bag, which raises and lowers a conveyor device such as a track containing rollers so that the rollers "rise" and "sink" with reference to a support surface which has through holes aligned with the rollers so that the rollers can rise through them to be proud of the surface when the bag is inflated, so that a load can be moved on the rollers over the support surface. When the bag is deflated the rollers sink beneath the surface and deposits the load on the support surface.
The roller track is usually housed in a main channel which is secured to a substrate or foundation which is usually parallel to the support surface. It is necessary that such main channels are firmly secured to the substrate.
Accordingly, the invention provides a mechanical handling apparatus comprising a main housing and a securing means therefor, the securing means and housing having complementary surfaces which engage in use securely to hold the apparatus in position on a substrate.
The securing means may secure two substantially parallel mechanical handling apparatus in position on the substrate, in spaced apart relationship.
The main housing may comprise an aluminium extrusion.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings there is shown mechanical handling apparatus 1 which has a main channel section or housing 2 of extruded aluminium within which there is a steel U-section roller track 3 housing rollers 4, the whole being closed by a top plate 5 which has holes 6 through which respective rollers 4 protrude when an air bag 7 in the main housing 2 under the U-channel 3 is inflated.
The housing 2 has a thickened "foot" or lateral longitudinally extending flange 8 at each side, and the flange is of wedge shape in transverse cross-section as shown. At spaced apart intervals there are slots 9 through which a securing device such as a screw
10 can be inserted after it is inserted through a complementary shaped securing means in the form of a clip or shoe 11 which has a surface 12 of complementary shape to that of the foot on the external (upper in use) surface 13 of the foot. The facing surfaces 12 and 13 of the foot and shoe may be serrated, say longitudinally, to improve grip.
The apparatus 1 is secured in position by applying a series of securing devices 10, 11 at spaced intervals along the main channel 2 on each lateral foot 8. When the respective screws 10 are screwed home into substrate 145 the securing means or shoes
11 bear on the feet 8 and hold the apparatus 1 in position. The complementary bearing surfaces 12 and 13 ensure a firm, even pressure and a positive engagement of the feet and shoes.
Where two main housing members are to be secured side by side, in parallel, adjacent feet of the separate housings can be secured in position by a single, central series of securing means 14, the screws 10 of which can pass through the foot of one housing only, or through both. The securing means has two surfaces of complementary shape to that of the feet of the two housings.
The surfaces may be smooth rather than serrated.
The screw 10 may be replaced by a bolt.
A mechanical handling apparatus embodying the invention can have, as shown in the drawings, the following features:- (1) Extruded aluminium alloy main channel
(2) Screw retention bars (3) Slot guide for roller channel
(4) Divided roller cradle (5) Air bag retention clips
(6) Side and centre fasteners to secure track
(7) Optional top plates - heavy duty
- double width
(8) Slot head screws (9) Bottom entry air inlet access.
The invention above described as shown in the drawings may be modified. For example, the wedge shape of the flange may be changed to a flat flange with an external rib. Slots may not be used and the clip being supplied may be a guider clip.
The clips may not be used and. a hole may be drilled through the flange to secure the main channel, while retaining the ccπplementary surfaces.

Claims

1. A mechanical handling apparatus, ccπprising a main housing and a securing means therefor, the securing means and housing having ccπplementary surfaces which engage in use securely to hold the apparatus in position on a substrate.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, the securing means securing two substantially parallel mechanical handling apparatus in position on the substrate, in spaced apart relationship.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, the main housing cαηprising an aluminium extrusion.
4. Apparatus according to claim 3, the securing means comprising a wedge-shaped securing device and releasable securing means whereby to secure the device to a substrate.
5• Apparatus according to claim 4 , there being a plurality of securing devices spaced apart along the length of the main housing.
6. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the surface of the main housing comprising a projecting flange having a gripping means for the cαiple entary securing means.
7. Mechanical handling apparatus substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accαipanying drawings.
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EP19870903359 1986-05-19 1987-05-19 Mechanical handling apparatus Withdrawn EP0268630A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8612149 1986-05-19
GB868612149A GB8612149D0 (en) 1986-05-19 1986-05-19 Mechanical handling apparatus

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EP0268630A1 true EP0268630A1 (en) 1988-06-01

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EP (1) EP0268630A1 (en)
AU (1) AU7438787A (en)
DK (1) DK20288A (en)
GB (2) GB8612149D0 (en)
WO (1) WO1987007243A2 (en)

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WO1987007243A2 (en) 1987-12-03
GB8711766D0 (en) 1987-06-24
AU7438787A (en) 1987-12-22
DK20288D0 (en) 1988-01-18
DK20288A (en) 1988-01-18
GB2190641B (en) 1990-09-26
GB2190641A (en) 1987-11-25
GB8612149D0 (en) 1986-06-25
WO1987007243A3 (en) 1987-12-17

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