Flexible conveyor system
US11597605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D2001/001
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a flexible conveyor system. The system includes a supply conveyor module and a receiver conveyor module. A hitch mechanism is provided for pivotally coupling the supply conveyor module to the receiver conveyor module about a pivot axis so that the receiver conveyor module receives conveyed material from the supply conveyor module proximal to the pivot axis. Advantageously, the receiver conveyor module receives conveyed material from the supply conveyor module proximal to the pivot axis which impedes spillage between the adjacent conveyor modules on very tight corners.
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