Self-stacking spiral conveyor with modular drive system
US7258226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular drive system for a self-stacking conveyor belt adapted to travel at least along one non-linear path segment includes at least one drive cassette adapted to removably engage sidelinks on an edge of the conveyor belt, and preferably at least a first drive cassette engaging the conveyor belt sidelinks at an inner curve of the segment and at least a second drive cassette engaging the conveyor belt sidelinks at an outer curve of the segment.
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