Connection device for conveyors
US10065803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G37/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection device for attaching and detaching a frame of a first mobile conveyor section to or from a frame of a second mobile conveyor section comprising: a first portion comprising an upper first portion clamp, a lower first portion clamp and a first middle nub portion disposed between the upper and lower first portion clamps, the first middle nub portion comprising a spherical bearing with a pin disposed laterally therethough; a second portion comprising an upper second portion clamp, a lower second portion clamp and a second middle nub portion disposed between the upper and lower second portion clamps, the second middle nub portion comprising an insertion ramp; and a removable clamp for securing the spherical bearing with a pin in the insertion ramp. Also provided is a mobile conveyor system comprising the connection device.
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