Swing away conveyor
US10196215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G41/002
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swing conveyor that is segmented. In one embodiment, the swing conveyor comprises an incline section that pivotally connects to an intake of a main conveyor, and includes a first belt. The swing conveyor further comprises an intake section that receives a flow of material via a second belt, and transfers the flow of material to the incline section. The first belt of the incline section transfers the flow of material received from the intake section to the intake of the main conveyor. The intake section connects to the incline section via a hinge mechanism so that the intake section pivots in relation to the incline section.
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