Intersecting bi-directional buckets for a bucket elevator system
US5526921A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0211
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bucket elevator system capable of being driven bi-directionally. The system having a plurality of pivoted buckets supported between two endless chains. Each bucket having a primary guide boss with an upper surface and a guide surface thereon. Guides arranged to contact the upper surface of the primary guide boll to restrain the pivotal movement of the buckets.
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