Conveying apparatus and methods for conveying ribbon
US11739020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveying apparatus can comprise one or more support members defining an interior passage and a first plurality of apertures. A first cross-sectional area of the interior passage at a first end portion of a support area can be greater than a second cross-sectional area of the interior passage at a second end portion of the support area. A tube can extend within the interior passage and comprises a second plurality of apertures. Methods are also provided for conveying a ribbon with one or more support members.
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