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Conveyor and method of using

US6978883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2203/025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor for transporting articles is disclosed. The conveyor is for transporting articles having an initial pitch, wherein the initial pitch of the articles is subsequently decreased and/or increased. After the subsequent increase and/or decrease in pitch, the initial pitch can then be restored or a different pitch obtained.

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