Chain conveyor with cast sections
US10106325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21C31/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor chain includes first link, a second link, a connecting link, a first flight, and a second flight. The first link includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The first side portion has apertures and a first drive pin disposed between the apertures. The first drive pin is configured to be driven by a first sprocket. The second side portion has apertures and a second drive pin disposed between the apertures and extending in a direction opposite the first drive pin. The second drive pin is configured to be driven by a second sprocket. The second link includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The first flight is cast integrally with an end of the first drive pin of the first link, and the second flight is cast integrally with an end of the second drive pin of the first link.
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