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Low lateral force drive roller system

US5070365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49549
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A apparatus in which lateral movement of a moving belt is controlled so that the belt moves in a predetermined path. The apparatus includes dual oppositely wound, helical springs having a rectangular cross-section with a high friction material extruded thereon. The springs are mounted on a shaft with an adhesive.

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