Multi-strand flat top conveyor
US10427890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2812/02356
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle production assembly line includes a conveyor system to support a vehicle. The conveyor system includes a first side conveyor chain, a second side conveyor chain, and a middle conveyor chain positioned between the first side conveyor chain and the second side conveyor chain. The first side conveyor chain, the second side conveyor chain, and the middle conveyor chain are laterally aligned with each other and can be mechanically synchronized with a single motor.
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