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Distributing apparatus having tapered rollers

US6634486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 2002
Grant dateOct 21, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/36
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus to evenly distribute loose articles within a package. The apparatus includes a conveyor unit to convey and agitate the package and a pressing unit to press on and thereby smooth the package. The conveyor unit includes a plurality of tapered rollers which are tapered on alternating sides.

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