Vibratory conveyor
US11242206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G27/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor includes a trough with a floor having an upper surface configured to receive items to be conveyed in at least a first direction from a first end to a second end. The conveyor also includes a platform with at least one exciter attached thereto. The at least one exciter has at least one shaft with an eccentric mass attached thereto, the shaft having an axis of rotation about which the mass is rotated. The conveyor also includes a base. At least one first toroidal resilient member is disposed between the trough and the platform, and at least one second toroidal resilient member disposed between the platform and the base.
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