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Extruded aluminum conveyor with track offset

US5598784A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1994
Grant dateFeb 4, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G21/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved conveyor track system is provided wherein the track segments are provided with longitudinal channels of T-shaped cross-section which are offset from the centerline of the track and which accept rectangular splice bars that are used to secure the track segments together. The system is provided with a series of yokes which are connected to the track segments by means of bolts and rectangular connectors disposed in the longitudinal channels of the track segments, and whose position on the track segments is adjustable in both a horizontal and vertical direction.

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