Storage buffer for a multi lane conveyor
US6250454A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/5113
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A storage buffer for a multi lane conveyor system is provided, which generally consists of a carriage containing a plurality of storage magazines each having a plurality of storage conveyors, means for raising and lowering the carriage such that an article can be fed to and discharged from each storage conveyor, at least two drive systems for running the storage conveyors of each magazine one at a time, and at least two drive means for driving the two drive systems.
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