Patents by Inventor Tomoyuki Saji

Tomoyuki Saji 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).

  • Patent number: 9482313
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain unit configured such that chains reliably and firmly engage with each other and that the buckling and twisting of a rigidified chain portion are avoided. An interlocking chain unit is configured such that the outer edges of a plate overlap region (P) are defined by contact portion faces and flat buckling restricting end faces, and that the plate overlap region (P) is constructed from the outlines of two plate overlap portions (Pa, Pa) which are point-point-symmetric about the point (C) of intersection between hook-shaped interlocking end faces and the buckling restricting end faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Patent number: 9255630
    Abstract: An interlocking chain type forward and backward actuating device is provided that does not increase workload involved in assembling the device, adjusting the rotation phase, and servicing and maintaining the device. The device is capable of smoothly actuating a driven body by advancing and retracting the body, and of preventing any pulsation or the like of the meshing chain. The interlocking chain type forward and backward actuating device includes chain-guide grooves formed so as to equalize an interlocked-state pin-to-pin distance (D1) between a pair of connecting pins that face each other in a chain interlocking imaginary plane (S) and a rigid-state pin-to-pin distance (D2) between a pair of connecting pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Patent number: 9243686
    Abstract: Chain detachment and chain entry are avoided, and a process for setting the length of a meshing chain is avoided, while the chain feed length can also be freely changed. A meshing chain stopper (190L) comprises a meshing chain stopper attachment part (191) and a contact-stop protrusion (192). The contact-stop protrusion (192) is contact-stopped at a contact-stop point (173A) provided on the periphery of a chain locus (L) when a pair of meshing chains (150, 150) are being driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Saji
  • Patent number: 8984975
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain unit that has reliable and strong interlocking and avoids buckling, breaking, and bending of a rigidified chain portion. In the interlocking chain unit (100), the interlocking operation of an outer tooth link plate (112BZ) and an outer tooth link plate (112AY) that are just about to complete the interlocking operation is completed in a manner that causes a first inter-pin distance (d1) and a second inter-pin distance (d2) become substantially equal to each other, and causes a third inter-pin distance (d3) to approach the second inter-pin distance (d2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Patent number: 8967005
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain forward and backward actuating device type device, the device being configured so that the space within the device is effectively utilized and that a device configuration most suitable for driving interlocking chains is selected to enable the interlocking chains to be smoothly driven. An interlocking chain type forward and backward actuating device (100) is configured in such a manner that a pair of flat face-shaped chain support faces (132AS, 132AS) which sandwich and support a rigid chain portion (110G) from both sides thereof each form a portion of each of the guide groove faces (132, 132) of chain guide grooves (131, 131) while being continuously connected to each of a pair of curved guide faces (132BS, 132BS) which respectively guide disengaged portions (110H, 110H) of a pair of interlocking chains (110, 110), the disengaged portions (110H, 110H) having been disengaged from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Publication number: 20140076082
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain unit that has reliable and strong interlocking and avoids buckling, breaking, and bending of a rigidified chain portion. In the interlocking chain unit (100), the interlocking operation of an outer tooth link plate (112BZ) and an outer tooth link plate (112AY) that are just about to complete the interlocking operation is completed in a manner that causes a first inter-pin distance (d1) and a second inter-pin distance (d2) become substantially equal to each other, and causes a third inter-pin distance (d3) to approach the second inter-pin distance (d2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Publication number: 20140041467
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain unit configured such that chains reliably and firmly engage with each other and that the buckling and twisting of a rigidified chain portion are avoided. An interlocking chain unit is configured such that the outer edges of a plate overlap region (P) are defined by contact portion faces and flat buckling restricting end faces, and that the plate overlap region (P) is constructed from the outlines of two plate overlap portions (Pa, Pa) which are point-point-symmetric about the point (C) of intersection between hook-shaped interlocking end faces and the buckling restricting end faces .
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Publication number: 20130312554
    Abstract: Provided is an interlocking chain forward and backward actuating device type device, the device being configured so that the space within the device is effectively utilized and that a device configuration most suitable for driving interlocking chains is selected to enable the interlocking chains to be smoothly driven. An interlocking chain type forward and backward actuating device (100) is configured in such a manner that a pair of flat face-shaped chain support faces (132AS, 132AS) which sandwich and support a rigid chain portion (110G) from both sides thereof each form a portion of each of the guide groove faces (132, 132) of chain guide grooves (131, 131) while being continuously connected to each of a pair of curved guide faces (132BS, 132BS) which respectively guide disengaged portions (110H, 110H) of a pair of interlocking chains (110, 110), the disengaged portions (110H, 110H) having been disengaged from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Publication number: 20130298705
    Abstract: An interlocking chain type forward and backward actuating device is provided that does not increase workload involved in assembling the device, adjusting the rotation phase, and servicing and maintaining the device. The device is capable of smoothly actuating a driven body by advancing and retracting the body, and of preventing any pulsation or the like of the meshing chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Keisuke Murakami
  • Publication number: 20130276422
    Abstract: Chain detachment and chain entry are avoided, and a process for setting the length of a meshing chain is avoided, while the chain feed length can also be freely changed. A meshing chain stopper (190L) comprises a meshing chain stopper attachment part (191) and a contact-stop protrusion (192). The contact-stop protrusion (192) is contact-stopped at a contact-stop point (173A) provided on the periphery of a chain locus (L) when a pair of meshing chains (150, 150) are being driven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Saji
  • Publication number: 20130205927
    Abstract: In order to stably drive a body to be driven such as a lifting table, an engagement chain type device (100) for forward and backward movement is configured in such a manner that a pair of engagement chains (110, 110) has rigid chain portions (110D). The rigid chain portions (110D) are configured in such a manner that, within a predetermined range from the front ends of the chains in the direction in which the pair of engagement chains (110, 110) is rigid, inner tooth plates (111) are constantly engaged with each other and outer tooth plates (112) are constantly engaged with each other. Square column-shaped reinforcement core members (140) fitted in the square column-shaped hollow sections (S) of the rigid chain portions (110D) are connected to mounting members (C).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Saji, Yoshifumi Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 8453994
    Abstract: The invention relates to an engagement chain type driving device including a pair of driving sprockets, which rotate positively and reversely in opposite directions about a pair of rotating shafts, a pair of engagement chains, which engage with each other by the pair of driving sprockets so to be integrated together, and a driving source, which drives the pair of driving sprockets, wherein the engagement chain includes inner tooth plates and outer tooth plates, which each include buckling limiting flat surfaces, the inner tooth plates and outer tooth plates being brought opposite to each other and into contact with each other when the engagement chains are integrated by the pair of driving sprockets, such that the flat surfaces hold the chain engagement position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Tomoo Suko, Kohei Nakanishi, Tomoyuki Saji, Yoshifumi Takeuchi, Satoshi Ueda, Naoto Shibata
  • Patent number: 8328670
    Abstract: An engagement chain in which a buckling strength of a pair of engagement chains engaged with each other is improved without blocking engagement operations between inner tooth plates and between outer tooth plate. The chain includes inner tooth plates, bushes, outer tooth plates and connecting pins. Buckling limiting flat surfaces of adjoining plates are brought into surface contact with each other when opposing segments of the chain are integrated together by driving sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Tomoo Suko, Kohei Nakanishi, Tomoyuki Saji
  • Patent number: 7980978
    Abstract: A hoisting and lowering driving engagement multi-row chain is disclosed, in which bending of the connecting pins in the chain is suppressed to avoid fatigue failure. Additionally, the load carrying balance in the chain width direction is improved, and contact vibrations and contact noises generated between the chain and the hoisting and lowering sprockets are suppressed. Endurance of the bush in the chain is thereby improved. Bending of connecting pins is avoided by press-fitting bushes, through which connecting pins pass, into intermediate tooth plates. This also improves load carrying balance widthwise. Contact noises and vibrations between the bushes and sprockets are suppressed by providing bushes with a separate sprocket engagement portion having a larger diameter than the press-fitting portion of the bushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Toshihiko Takashima, Takeshi Kondo, Tomoyuki Saji, Hiroko Ishida, Masatoshi Sonoda
  • Patent number: 7819389
    Abstract: An engagement chain type hoisting and lowering device is disclosed, having a hoisting and lowering table attached to the upper end of two or more pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains. A driving motor drives two pairs of hoisting and lowering sprockets which, in turn, raise or lower two pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains. By arranging two pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains on two opposed sides of the hoisting and lowering table, buckling of the hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains is suppressed, resulting in stable hoisting and lowering operations without slippage of articles on the hoisting and lowering table, and chain endurance is improved. The device is designed so that the lowest position of the hoisting and lowering table can be lower than the height of the peripherally located driving motor, for ease and safety of operation and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Takeuchi, Naoto Shibata, Toru Wada, Tomoyuki Saji
  • Publication number: 20100059727
    Abstract: The invention relates to an engagement chain type driving device including a pair of driving sprockets, which rotate positively and reversely in opposite directions about a pair of rotating shafts, a pair of engagement chains, which engage with each other by the pair of driving sprockets so to be integrated together, and a driving source, which drives the pair of driving sprockets, wherein the engagement chain includes inner tooth plates and outer tooth plates, which each include buckling limiting flat surfaces, the inner tooth plates and outer tooth plates being brought opposite to each other and into contact with each other when the engagement chains are integrated by the pair of driving sprockets, such that the flat surfaces hold the chain engagement position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoo Suko, Kohei Nakanishi, Tomoyuki Saji, Yoshifumi Takeuchi, Satoshi Ueda, Naoto Shibata
  • Publication number: 20100051424
    Abstract: An engagement chain in which a buckling strength of a pair of engagement chains engaged with each other is improved without blocking engagement operations between inner tooth plates and between outer tooth plate. The chain includes inner tooth plates, bushes, outer tooth plates and connecting pins. Buckling limiting flat surfaces of adjoining plates are brought into surface contact with each other when opposing segments of the chain are integrated together by driving sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Tomoo Suko, Kohei Nakanishi, Tomoyuki Saji
  • Publication number: 20090118048
    Abstract: A hoisting and lowering driving engagement multi-row chain is disclosed, in which bending of the connecting pins in the chain is suppressed to avoid fatigue failure. Additionally, the load carrying balance in the chain width direction is improved, and contact vibrations and contact noises generated between the chain and the hoisting and lowering sprockets are suppressed. Endurance of the bush in the chain is thereby improved. Bending of connecting pins is avoided by press-fitting bushes, through which connecting pins pass, into intermediate tooth plates. This also improves load carrying balance widthwise. Contact noises and vibrations between the bushes and sprockets are suppressed by providing bushes with a separate sprocket engagement portion having a larger diameter than the press-fitting portion of the bushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Toshihiko Takashima, Takeshi Kondo, Tomoyuki Saji, Hiroko Ishida, Masatoshi Sonoda
  • Publication number: 20080315167
    Abstract: An engagement chain type hoisting and lowering device is disclosed, including a hoisting and lowering table attached to the upper end of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains. The engagement chains are raised and lowered by a pair of hoisting and lowering sprockets driven by a driving motor. The driving motor is located in a peripheral area spaced apart from the lowest lowered position of the hoisting and lowering table. In so doing, the lowest position of the hoisting and lowering table is lowered, reducing the burden of loading and unloading items onto the hoisting and lowering table, and making maintenance safe and simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Takeuchi, Naoto Shibata, Toru Wada, Tomoyuki Saji
  • Publication number: 20080315168
    Abstract: An engagement chain type hoisting and lowering device is disclosed, having a hoisting and lowering table attached to the upper end of two or more pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains. A driving motor drives two pairs of hoisting and lowering sprockets which, in turn, raise or lower two pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains. By arranging two pairs of hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains on two opposed sides of the hoisting and lowering table, buckling of the hoisting and lowering driving engagement chains is suppressed, resulting in stable hoisting and lowering operations without slippage of articles on the hoisting and lowering table, and chain endurance is improved. The device is designed so that the lowest position of the hoisting and lowering table can be lower than the height of the peripherally located driving motor, for ease and safety of operation and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Takeuchi, Naoto Shibata, Toru Wada, Tomoyuki Saji