Air pressure assisted conveyance system
US10202243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/965
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for using air pressure to increase or decrease the force of static friction between an item and the surface of a conveyance system. The conveyance system can include a track and a conveyor segment affixed to the track. The conveyor segment can include an air permeable surface on which an item can be placed. Mounted underneath the air permeable surface is an air displacement device.
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