Distributing apparatus having tapered rollers
US6634486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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