Patents by Inventor Kazusuke Kaji

Kazusuke Kaji has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Conveyor system and vehicle for use therein
    Patent number: 4363275
    Abstract: A driverless vehicle is supported by wheels adapted to ride on a floor whereby the conveyor system does not include rails for supporting the vehicle. Guide rollers are provided on one side of the vehicle for contact with a guide on a floor mounted frame. The frame includes a drive shaft for driving a drive wheel on the vehicle. The drive wheel can oscillate about a generally horizontal axis between a drive position and an accumulation position. The floor supported frame includes pivotally mounted sections so that the vehicle can traverse 90.degree. angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: SI Handling Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kazusuke Kaji