Foldable conveyor system
US10926956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0398
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foldable conveyor system is disclosed appropriate for loading and unloading an airplane using two people. In one embodiment, the foldable conveyor system is formed of a plurality of foldable sections, where each section has a first half and a second half foldably connected to each other. Each first half and each second half has reversible tension-controlled conveyor belts for moving luggage into or out of an aircraft. When fully deployed, and thus operating flat along the interior of an aircraft, the foldable conveyor system operates to move luggage and other objects placed on the foldable conveyor system in a selected direction.
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