Steel plate conveyor with drive
US5201407A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G23/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A curve traveling steel plate conveyor comprises a plurality of conveyor plates with a series of interconnecting chain links flexibly interconnecting the conveyor plates. Structure is provided for guiding the conveyor plates over a path of travel that includes a curved segment. A drive for the conveyor plates includes a driven conveyor belt below the conveyor plates in frictional engagement with the conveyor plates at least over a selected portion of the path of travel of the steel plate conveyor.
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