Lift and carry conveyor
US5449062A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G25/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved conveyor system and for a lift and carry type conveyor includes a pair of extruded stationary rails and a pair of extruded movable rails. The extruded stationary and movable rails are provided with T slots for modular installation. The improved stationary rail includes an elongated one piece body which is generally L shaped cross section having an upper and generally horizontal leg and a lower generally vertical leg. The improved movable rails include an upper end having a finger formed of thermo plastic wear material and a protection strip of the same material to protect against galling.
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