Conveyor with pusher fingers
US4147252A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/90
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conveyor for transporting substantially flat articles, such as mail, along a trough by pusher fingers. The pusher fingers are individually mounted to carriers which are connected to pulling mechanism and guided by guide rails. The present conveyor design causes reduced operational noise and need for maintenance.
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