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Article distribution

US5787679A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1997
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/71
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Article distribution apparatus comprises means defining a zone through which a plurality of articles can move from a first location to a second location. Distribution means extend between the first and second locations to divide the zone into first and second lanes. The distribution means is movable laterally across the zone to vary the capacity of the first and second lanes of the articles.

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