Conveying apparatuses, indication assemblies, methods of indicating operation of a conveying apparatus, and methods of operating a conveying apparatus
US6308822A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G27/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Conveying apparatuses, indication assemblies, methods of indicating operation of a conveying apparatus, and methods of operating a conveying apparatus are provided. According to one aspect, a conveying apparatus includes a frame; a bed configured to convey material in a direction; a drive device configured to impart movement to the bed; and an indication assembly configured to indicate operation of the conveying apparatus in an operational state. Another aspect provides a method of indicating operation of a conveying apparatus comprising: providing a conveying apparatus including a bed; supporting the bed using a frame; imparting movement to the bed to induce movement of material within the bed; and indicating operation of the conveying apparatus in an operational state.
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