Chain conveyor
US6545231B1 · kind B1 · utility
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30Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G11/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A chain conveyor is provided having a more precise measuring/metering capacity and simpler construction. At least one measuring section, preferably a measuring bridge, is located between the inlet opening and outlet opening of the housing, and is supported by at least one force measuring device. The conveyor chain is guided along the measuring bridge on guiding elements which are fixed at the sides. The measuring bridge may be arranged with flexible intermediate elements such that the bridge is decoupled, resulting in the chain forces being compensated as the force measuring device is impinged upon.
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