Modular conveyor beam and method of assembly therefor
US5082108A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveniently assemblable conveyor beam is provided comprising a plurality of cross members with tongue and groove combinations on opposing lateral sides thereof; a pair of opposing side guides with corresponding tongue and groove combinations formed in a sidewall thereof for hooking the side guides in a facing, parallel, and spaced apart fashion on either side of the cross members; and a pair of interference fitting edges spaced from the tongue and groove combinations for fastening the side guides to the cross members in an interference fit.
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