Tubular cable conveyor slug with integrated connector
US10889446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drag conveyor assembly is disclosed that allows for improved functionality and connectivity to form an endless loop. The assembly includes a traction element and a plurality of slugs fixedly attached to the traction element. When any one of the slugs is split, each split slug section of the slug remains fixedly attached to the traction element. In one embodiment, each slug of the plurality of slugs includes a cutting groove. A ferrule pair is provided to attach each slug to the traction element. The cutting grooves facilitate a cutting or slicing process to split the slug into split slug sections.
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