Conveyor having a material attenuating device, and a material attenuating device therefor
US4962896A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C19/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A conveyor for conveying material from one location to another location includes a device for contacting the material on the conveyor as the material is being conveyed to crush, break, pulverize, or otherwise attenuate the material. The material attenuating device is particularly well suited for use on vibratory conveyors but can also be used in conjunction with other types of conveyors such as belt conveyors and the like. The material attenuating device includes a lever pivotally mounted for oscillatory motion. The lever is connected to the conveyor, or to a drive for the conveyor. The free end of the lever has a tool for contacting the material on the conveyor as it is being conveyed as the lever oscillates to crush, break, pulverize or otherwise attenuate the material.
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