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Installation for conveying objects by air flow such as, in particular bottles and/or flasks

US6454497B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G51/035
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for conveying objects by air blowing including at least one transfer line along which the objects can be conveyed, a loader connected to the transfer line for loading the objects onto the line, and a blower cooperative with the line and the loader. The blower is capable of propelling the objects along the line with a stream of air. The blower includes a first blower cooperative with the loader and a second blower positioned along the transfer line and cooperative therewith. The first blower is suitable for propelling the objects from the loader onto the line. The first blower is detachably connected to the loader independent of the transfer line. The second blower is capable of propelling the objects along the line with a stream of air subsequent to the loader.

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