Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine

Details Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine

1997-06-02

1999-06-29

Jeffery, John A.

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Guard mechanisms

74608, 29DIG79, 29DIG94, 29DIG101, 16382, 16247, F16D 102

Patent

active

059163348

ABSTRACT:
A bottom guard for a machine having a plate with a hinged side pivotably attached to a first frame member of a machine and a catch side opposite the hinged side releasably held near a second frame member by a latching device. The plate holds debris from the operation of the machine and serves as a safety guard. The latching device has a first portion attached to the second frame member and a second portion attached to the catch side of the plate. The two portions of the latching device mechanically interlock and a solenoid actuated mechanism releases them upon a remote signal to the solenoid which allows the catch side of the plate to move by gravity, thereby opening the guard and discharging accumulated debris to a side of the machine. At least one shock absorbing device, such as an elastomeric shock cord, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder limits the amount that the plate will swing open when the catch is released and cushions the plate as it falls open.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1177023 (1916-03-01), Davis
patent: 1213848 (1917-01-01), Edgington
patent: 2443734 (1948-06-01), Kearney et al.
patent: 3805639 (1974-04-01), Peter
patent: 3834340 (1974-09-01), Thorpe
patent: 3993376 (1976-11-01), Meldahl
patent: 4054064 (1977-10-01), Walker
patent: 4304027 (1981-12-01), DiFazio
patent: 5113558 (1992-05-01), Soroka et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Bottom guard mechanism for an automated machine will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1372327