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Two-directional reject and make-up conveyor system

US6227376A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1999
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S209/933
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A two-direction reject and make-up conveyor system includes a supply conveyor system (30) and a first inspection conveyor (40) and a second inspection conveyor (41). The conveyors (40 and 41) are moveable in both a forward and reverse direction allowing items to be inspected to be rejected in both directions. The supply conveyor system (30) allows for the make-up of any rejected items onto the inspection conveyors (40 and 41).

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