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Conveyor with pusher fingers

US4147252A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1977
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 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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