Chain conveyor
US10981728B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21C31/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some aspects, a conveyor chain includes a first link, a second link, and a coupler link coupled between the first link and the second link. The first link includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion oriented parallel to and laterally spaced apart from the first portion. The first portion includes a first sprocket-engaging pin protruding laterally, and the second portion includes a second sprocket-engaging pin protruding laterally. The second link includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first sprocket-engaging portion protruding laterally, and the second portion includes a second sprocket-engaging portion protruding laterally. A flight bar is positioned adjacent an end of the first sprocket-engaging portion of the first link.
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