Chain conveyor and drive sprocket for same
US10214360B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21C25/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor assembly for moving material includes a plurality of chains each defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of flights coupled to the at least two chains and configured to contact and move the material in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axes. Each of the plurality of flights extends along a central axis oriented oblique with respect to the longitudinal axes. Each flight includes a first portion offset from a second portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axes.
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