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Gap filler for reciprocating floor slat conveyor

US11987449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2022
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2812/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

For use in a reciprocating floor slat conveyor system having formed slats made of steel, a gap filler for sealing the gaps between side-by-side steel slats includes a portion that extends upwardly into the gap, and a lower portion that is connected to one of the side-by-side slats. The gap filler is installed by pushing down the gap filler into the gap between slats.

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