Inspection line pans
US4842128A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G19/285
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The inspection line pan has an opening (11), in its deck plate (10) and a three-piece door (12) located in the opening. The door is formed of three rectangular panels (15, 16, 17) of similar length and width which are disposed transversely of each other. The outer panels (15, 17) are pivotally connected to the center panel (16) and the center panel has transverse grooves (18) which are supported on tongues on central portions of the opening (10) for transverse movement. In use, one or other outer panel can be pivotally raised for inspection below the line pan. If access to the area below the line pan is required, the center panel can be slid transversely into the space created by the raised outer panel and after the center panel is free of the tongues, it can be lifted clear of the opening. If the outer panels are attached to the center panel, they are lifted clear of the opening with the center panel; otherwise they are removed separately.
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