Device for inward and/or outward transfer of material to be conveyed
US6662937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for inward and outward transfer of material to be conveyed at an angle into a conveyor section. The device comprises an airlock section over which the material is conveyed, having a rectangular end area and an acute-angle end area; and a guide section disposed proximate to the acute-angle end area of the airlock section. A continuous belt is guided around the airlock and the guide section and a drive moves the continuous belt. A guide element is disposed at the acute-angle end area of the airlock section, and is detachable on at least one end.
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