Production operation with power and free pallet conveyor
US6494304B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B10/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a pallet conveyor system that includes a pallet assembly having a pallet and a workpiece coupled to the pallet, a production area where a production task is performed on the workpiece, and a delivery area wherein the pallet assembly is moved to or from the first production area. The pallet conveyor system also includes a first conveyor assembly to drive the pallet assembly through the first production area and a chain conveyor assembly to drive the pallet assembly through the first delivery area. The first conveyor assembly operably engages the pallet in the first production area but not in the delivery area. Conversely, the chain conveyor assembly drivably engages the pallet assembly in the delivery area but not in the production area.
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