Abstract: A compact, self-contained electrical lubricating device for lubricating a movable conveyor or other system while the conveyor or system is in operation. A tank for containing a reservoir of lubricating fluid includes a coverplate to which is mounted an electric pump having inlet ports immersed in the reservoir. Electrical circuitry including a triggered constant pulse width pulse generator is housed in a control module enclosure also mounted to the coverplate. A proximity switch mounted adjacent the conveyor or other system is actuated by the travel of the conveyor past the switch to trigger the pulse generator which enables the pump causing the pump to deliver a metered shot of lubricating fluid to the conveyor through feedlines extending from the pump through the coverplate. In another embodiment, the control module enclosure is mounted on a supporting base within a compartment separate from the lubricating fluid reservoir tank. A pump is mounted on a support platform within the reservoir tank.

Abstract: A compact, self-contained lubricating device for lubricating a movable conveyor or other system while the conveyor or system is in operation. In a first embodiment, a tank enclosure for containing a reservoir of lubricating fluid includes a coverplate to which is mounted a pneumatically operable pump having an inlet immersed in the reservoir, a manifold with several air and lubricating fluid passageways, an air pressure regulator and a quick air exhaust valve. An air valve trip device is mounted for actuation by the conveyor system and pneumatically coupled to the pump through the manifold to deliver clean shots of lubricating fluid to the conveyor or system. In a second embodiment, a lubricating fluid reservoir is mounted above a control module enclosure. The control module enclosure contains a pump, fluid manifold and fluid interconnecting lines to seal these components from any possible destructive environment.

Abstract: A puppet controller including a hand manipulatable frame, a pair of arms mounted on the frame for movement relative to the frame and to each other, the arms being connectible to parts of the puppet for animating the same by arm movement, and a slidable member which in one position permits movement of the arms relative to each other and to the frame and in another position constrains the arms to simultaneous movement relative to the frame.

Abstract: A downwardly biased, upwardly movable wheel is positioned in the path of bodies of meat advancing on a conveyor having lateral hooks for impaling and retaining the meat. The rotational axis of the wheel lies at an acute angle to the conveyor direction, guiding the meat-engaging portion of the wheel in a path which lies convergent to the conveyor direction and has a lateral component opposed to the hooks. A pork side engaged by the rotating wheel is shifted laterally during conveyor movement to drive the pork side into impaled engagement on a hook for subsequent cutting of the loin from the belly.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a rail over which a conveyor or trolley system runs. The device comprises a pair of biased arm members, each arm member having a plurality of brush assemblies adapted to contact various portions of the conveyor rail.

Abstract: A fluid applying system in which a substantial portion of the componentry surface area of a conveyor system is sprayed with a fluid in a spray chamber and any excess or overspray is passed to an evacuating chamber and filtering station where any fluid particles are removed, thereby protecting the surrounding environment from being contaminated with fluid.

Abstract: A lubricating device for delivering multiple clean shots of lubricant to a moving conveyor or the like, comprises an electric motor, a positive displacement lubricant pump having a plurality of individual cylinders and associated pistons driven by a common shaft, a single revolution clutch coupling the output of the motor to the shaft of the lubricant dispenser, and a sensing and control system actuated by the moving conveyor which at an appropriate time causes the clutch to engage the motor to the shaft of the lubricant pump for a single revolution, causing the ejection of a plurality of individual clean shots of lubricant which are directed to selected portions of the conveyor system by individual conduits.

Abstract: A chain lubricating device in which lubricating fluid passes through an inlet line into a shaft to a piston chamber in a pump body where the lubricating fluid is then evacuated to discharge device located on a sprocket to which the pump body is attached, both the pump body and sprocket being adapted to rotate about the fixed shaft. The pump body has a piston and cylinder for receiving and for evacuating lubricating fluid. When the lubricating fluid is evacuated it passes through a passage from the pump body to the sprocket positioned on the shaft. As the sprocket and the pump body rotate about the shaft, the lubricating inlet manifold in the shaft will intermittently align itself with the inlet to the pump body to receive a lubricating fluid, while at the same time the lubricating outlet manifold of the shaft intermittently aligns itself with a passage leading to the sprocket. The lubricating fluid then enters the sprocket and is then discharged from an outlet onto the conveyor system.

Abstract: Mold apparatus for the manufacture and molding of structural members such as I-beams and concrete girders which has a permanent pallet supported and maintained in a level condition by parallel beams affixed to a concrete base. The pallet is made up of a plurality of sections mounted on the beams and aligned and rigidly connected together. A pair of side forms are provided on the pallet which are readily removable and replaceable by other forms depending upon the particular structure being molded, each such form having a horizontal foundation part which extends to the edge of the pallet where a strip is welded to position the mold as desired on the pallet. The inner portion of the foundation part merges with a molding part extending upwardly in each form and terminating in an upper flange extending horizontally and outwardly at the top of the form. A plurality of vertical stiffener plates connect the various parts of each form to provide rigidity.