Transportation apparatus and method
US11305941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB68G9/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor (400) for transporting articles, such as coils springs, is described. The conveyor comprises a substrate (420) for supporting articles during transportation, and a plurality of retaining members (520) located on the substrate for retaining the articles during transportation. The retaining members (520) each comprise a mounting portion (530) for mounting to the substrate (420). A containment portion (540) comprises proximal and distal parts (540a) and (540b) define a space therebetween for receiving a coil spring (100) under compression. Slots (550a) and (550b) in the containment parts are aligned for receiving pushers.
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