Pivoting load chute
US10710823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G67/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pivoting load chute includes one or more sections that define a conveying surface that is configured for rotation relative to a support stand about a substantially horizontal axis between a lowered position and a raised position. The pivoting load chute further includes at least one linkage assembly having (i) a first linkage arm, with a first end of the first linkage arm operably connected to the support stand, (ii) an actuator that is operably connected to and extends between the support stand and the first linkage arm, and (iii) a second linkage arm, with a first end of the second linkage arm operably connected to the one or more sections that define the conveying surface, and with a second end of the second linkage arm operably connected to a second end of the first linkage arm.
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