Bakery pan conveyor
US5249665A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor for transporting bakery pans of the type including a peripheral sidewall surrounding at least one mold cavity includes an endless conveyor chain and a plurality of flight lugs extending transversely of the conveyor chain for engaging the bakery pan and moving it along an upper flight. A pan positioning attachment is secured to the conveyor at each flight lug. The attachment defines a base and a barb-like portion having an upwardly angled surface. The attachment is dimensioned to engage and retain the bakery pan in a positive fashion adjacent the flight lug.
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