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Intersecting bi-directional buckets for a bucket elevator system

US5526921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1993
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 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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