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Articulate conveyor system for tower crane

US4170291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1978
Grant dateOct 9, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 7, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G21/0427
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for conveying concrete mix to distant, elevated points includes a two-segment discharge conveyor with its outer segment suspended from a movable trolley that is mounted on the boom of a cantilever crane. The segments are pivotally joined and the discharge point of the outer segment may be positioned by swinging the boom and first conveyor and driving the trolley along the boom.

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