Patent · US Expired

Powered conveyor system with multiple rollers

US6450325B1 · kind B1 · utility

15Cited by
7References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G23/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a powered roller bed with multiple rows of rollers, wherein two or more self-powered rollers are provided on each row along the bed. The rollers are preferably powered by electromagnetic motors having a stationary shaft and a rotating cylinder thereon so that each one can be independently controlled and operated. The present invention preferably provides a means of installing and removing each roller by hand without the aid of tools.

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