Conveyor for cylindrical containers
US4142623A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor for conveying generally cylindrical containers having an opening at one end and closed at the other end, the conveyor comprising an endless belt provided with flanges for engagement by driving and guiding pulleys and container-supporting elements attached to the belt at regular intervals therealong. Each supporting element includes at least one portion forming a partition extending transversely of the belt and at least one portion forming a bearing for the closed end of the container, the bearing portion extending perpendicular to the belt and parallel with the edges of the belt. The supporting elements forming with the belt a succession of seatings for receiving containers which will be maintained in place when the belt is vertical or inclined to tilt the supporting elements upwardly.
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