Chip conveyor
US4026408A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G25/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elongated conveyor for effecting unidirectional movementof materials lengthwise thereof, said conveyor having an upwardly opening trough and structure therein for advancing the materials unidirectionally, which advancing structure is reciprocable below the lower wall of the trough for movement lengthwise of the trough. A slot is disposed in the lower wall adjacent the track, and a connector extends from the carriage to the advancing structure. A pressure fluid operated actuator is mounted on the lower wall in alignment with the track for effecting reciprocal movement of the carriage, whereby the material advancing structure is reciprocated within the trough.
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