Transport chute and assembly line using same
US10029852B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G15/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport chute includes an upper slide defining an opening, a lower slide coupled to the upper slide, a pivoting plate pivotably coupled to the upper slide, and a resilient member coupled between the pivoting plate and the lower slide. The pivoting plate is configured to open and close the opening. The resilient member is configured to drive the pivoting plate to close the opening after the opening is opened. A workpiece is transported from the upper slide to the lower slide through the opening.
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