Conveyor system diverter components having friction-enhancing surfaces and related methods of use
US5735388A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G13/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor diverter system comprising one or more conveyors, components for diverter systems having friction-enhancing outer surfaces, friction-enhancing layers and compositions that provide such surfaces are disclosed. In addition, methods of reducing the frequency or occurrence of articles being misdiverted by use of such systems, components, layers and compositions are described. The preferred embodiment of the friction-enhancing layer and composition disposed on the outer periphery of the diverter components comprises grit materials dispersed in a metallic material such that a particular grit surface density is achieved and grit particles protrude above the uppermost surface of the metallic layer within a range of particular distances.
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