Carrier locking system for pendulum conveyor
US6374993B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carrier locking system for a horizontal pendulum conveyor employs a coupler at the free end of a generally L-shaped pendulum arm which interlocks with a receiver on a carrier. The coupler and receiver are normally in an unlocked position when the carrier travels along a horizontal path, and automatically interlock when the carrier travels along an inclined path. Locking the carrier to the pendulum arms prevents the carrier from becoming separated from the pendulum arms when descending into a surface treatment tank.
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