Adjustable transfer mechanism for conveyors
US11040730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2812/02079
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable transfer mechanism for a power and free conveyor system includes a free track defining a conveyor path. A first power track defines a first drive path for a first drive member of the first power track to drive a trolley. The first power track is positioned to extend along the conveyor path up to a divergence point where the first power track diverges from the conveyor path. A second power track defines a second drive path for a second drive member of the second power track to drive the trolley. The second power track is positioned to extend along the conveyor path from a convergence point downstream of the divergence point so that the second drive member can pick up the trolley dropped off by the first power track. At least one of the divergence and convergence points is adjustable along the conveyor path.
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