Pneumatic transmission system
US7234898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G51/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatic transmission system includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a transmission conduit connecting the first and second terminals in fluid communication with each other. The pneumatic transmission system may include a first blower directly connected to the transmission conduit and configured to create a vacuum within the transmission conduit between the first terminal and a carrier, and a second blower directly connected to the transmission conduit and configured to create a vacuum within the transmission conduit between the second terminal and a carrier. The pneumatic transmission system may include first and second end doors that are configured to move to open or close the first and second end openings.
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