Portable Machines Patents (Class 140/16)
  • Patent number: 6860471
    Abstract: A fence dispensing apparatus for installing fencing wire along a line of fence posts. The fence dispensing apparatus permits easy setup along with efficient and safe operation. In addition to dispensing wire, the apparatus stretches unrolled wire using a winch and a wire interface. The fence dispensing apparatus essentially comprises a base member that sits on an axle and wheels. Moreover, the base member connects to a motor vehicle via a hitch receiver or a three-point tractor hookup. As the vehicle travels along a fence line, the apparatus dispenses wire from a vertically aligned spindle and/or from a horizontally aligned roller. The spindle disconnects from the base member, permitting it to be easily loaded with wire and set up for operation. Additionally, a spindle lock and spindle support act in concert to safely hold the loaded spindle in position. Furthermore, a wear plate between the loaded spindle and the base member protects the base member from excessive wear during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Samuel H. Albritton
  • Patent number: 6302156
    Abstract: The invention concerns a machine comprising: at least a brake coil, containing a wire to be strung; at least a roller for receiving, coiled about it, the wire unwound by the coil and for appropriately directing the wire for strining; and means for displacing the roller between a retracted position, where the roller is located on the near side the plane defined by two consecutive supports, and a projecting position, wherein the roller is located beyond the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Hubert Gentay
    Inventors: Pierre Lardet, Hubert Gentay
  • Patent number: 5582216
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing wire fencing including a support frame drawn by a conveyance and supporting an upstanding wire unit support spindle. A plurality of wire fencing units which may include one or and a combination of one or more wire fencing balls or spools of stranded wire fencing or a roll of field fencing are placed coaxially about the upstanding support spindle. Separator plates are placed between the wire fencing units and then the free wire ends are attached to a fence posts. The conveyance moves along a line of fence posts and the wire fencing of each of the wire fencing units is simultaneously dispensed. A drag assembly applies a drag force against a portion of the support spindle to prevent uncontrolled pay-out of the wire fencing as the wire is dispensed. A clamp assembly, selectively engagable with portions of the payed-out is provided for isolating pulling tension form wire remaining supported on wire units as the fencing is stretched prior to attachment to the fence posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventors: Michael T. Smith, Barry K. Cole