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Conveyor system with part transfer device

US4346799A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1980
Grant dateAug 31, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/61
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system having an intermediate roller conveyor section which is shiftable as a unit between an upper operative position and a lower inoperative position. An overhead conveyor extends transversely relative to the intermediate roller conveyor section and includes a plurality of carriers positionable over the intermediate roller conveyor section for receiving a part when the conveyor section is in its lowered or inoperative position.

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