Linear articulated pusher
US4643291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/82
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pusher mechanism supported on a framework for deflecting objects from a conveyor has a retractable pusher which is mounted for linear movement transversely across the conveyor. A paddle is pivotably attached at its midportion to an outer end of the pusher. A movable link is secured between the framework and an end of the paddle. Due to these paddle connections, controlled linear movement of the pusher will cause the paddle to articulate on the pusher from a rest position to an operating position at which an object is deflected from the conveyor and back to the rest position.
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