Deflectable pin assembly
US4533039A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deflectable pin assembly mountable on a conveyor chain for use in transporting open ended containers comprising a first elongate sleeve for supporting an open ended container thereon; a second elongate sleeve for mounting the deflectable pin assembly on a conveyor chain; connection apparatus for seating and pivotally connecting the first elongate sleeve and the second elongate sleeve; a biasing device for biasing the first sleeve in a predetermined position relative the second sleeve; the pin assembly having a biased position wherein the first sleeve is positioned in substantially coaxial relationship with the second sleeve, and having a plurality of deflected positions wherein the first sleeve is positioned in obtuse angular relationship relative the second sleeve.
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