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System and method for supporting and connecting conveyor track

US12403940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 2021
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G54/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for supporting and connecting conveyor track sections. The system including a mounting stand including: a base configured to connect with a stable surface; and a plurality of adjustable sections, with at least one of each of the plurality of adjustable sections being adjustable in relation to the base and the track section in at least one of at least 5 degrees of freedom, wherein at least some of the plurality of adjustable sections connect with the track sections. The method including: installing and securing a mounting stand on a stable surface; attaching a temporary clamp to align adjacent track sections; adjusting the mounting stand about at least 5 degrees of freedom to match with the adjacent track sections; connecting the mounting stand to the adjacent track sections while maintaining the alignment provided by the temporary clamp; and releasing the temporary clamp.

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