Product flow regulator
US10000344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1376
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product flow regulator for temporary storage of products includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, and product carrier gondolas, which are conveyed with products from a product inlet area to a product outlet area and back empty. The frame includes a stationary guide track, along which the product carrier gondolas circulate self-controlled. The gondolas includes a drive mechanism and electrical control devices, which enable individual independent circulation.
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