Magnetic turnaround
US7097026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transferring an object from a first conveyor to a second conveyor, the apparatus having a drive roller; a guide having a first end and a length, the first end being positioned adjacent the drive roller; a guide roller, the guide roller being magnetic and positioned adjacent to the guide along the length of the guide; and a conveyor positioned around the drive roller, the guide, and the guide roller; wherein the conveyor has a ferrous component causing the conveyor to be moveably coupled to the guide roller.
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