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Overlapping flat surface transport carrier conveyor

US5064054A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1990
Grant dateNov 12, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An endless conveyor for moving material from a first position to a second position comprises a guide which includes a first and second track spaced apart a predetermined distance for defining a path of travel. A plurality of substantially flat surface transport carriers are positioned in a side-by-side relationship. Each substantially flat surface transport carrier includes a first end disposed adjacent to a first track and a second end disposed adjacent to a second track. A drive member engages and pushes each individual substantially flat surface transport carrier and imparts movement thereto along the path of travel defined by the guide.

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