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Apparatus for continuously conveying and simultaneously turning objects of arbitrary shape and size

US4077166A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1977
Grant dateMar 7, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24C3/266
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for continuously conveying and simultaneously turning objects of arbitrary shape and size include a rotating roller and segments extending longitudinally on the periphery of the roller and being periodically subjected to reciprocating axial displacement. An object conveyor and turning trough has at least a bottom portion formed by the segmented roller.

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