Conveyor system

US5117966A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Mannesmann AG · DE

Inventors

• Werner Kuhn · Rodenbach, DE
• Karl-Wilhelm Stoltenhoff · Wetter, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 23, 1990
• Grant date: Jun 2, 1992
• Expiry date: Aug 23, 2010

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G47/53
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system is disclosed with a first and a second conveyor track disposed at the same height level and together forming angles of at least 45 degrees relative to and crossing each other. The first and the second conveyor tracks are formed of crossing bars furnishing support rails with smooth surface providing sliding contact rails. Loading devices furnished with a flat floor are moved on the conveyor track. Engagement dogs convey said loading devices while protruding beyond the surface of the conveyor tracks and are attached to a driver in the form of an endless circulating chain. A deflection pulley and a drive wheel driven by a motor guides the endless circulating chain which is supported by guiding rail supports.