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Bottom discharge slide gate

US6691853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/5195
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bottom discharge slide gate apparatus for a conveyor. The slide gate apparatus may be selectively opened or closed, and may be pivoted downward away from the conveyor trough for cleaning thereof. The apparatus may be part of a vibratory conveyor system or retrofitted on an existing conveyor trough.

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