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Device for inward and/or outward transfer of material to be conveyed

US6662937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2002
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 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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