Gas-fed transfer track
US5065858A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G51/03
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas feed apparatus is described for the transport of articles between assembly line stations. A turbulent gas flow is generated which provides a balanced driving force for, in particular, lightweight, irregularly shaped articles, and thus reduces the incidence of inconsistent feeding and jamming. Incorporated into the apparatus are features for controlling both the number and the speed and stability of articles fed at any one time from the line to a station. In this way rapid and efficient transfer of articles between stations is ensured.
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