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Extendable modular conveyor assembly

US5979642A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G21/14
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor assembly (11) for attachment to a conveyor belt boot end (10) for use in a mine. The conveyor assembly (11) includes two conveyor modules (12) and (13) which are towed by the boot end (10). The two conveyor modules (12) and (13) enable assembly of a conveyor structure (16) to support the conveyor belt (17). The conveyor structure (16) is constructed during movement of the boot end (10).

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