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Conveyor system with pivotable hooks

US7347772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C15/001
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system for linked sausage strands having a frame with an operating platform. The platform has opposite first and second ends, opposite sides, a top surface, and a wall extending along the sides and ends. A channel is formed in the top surface and a conveyor chain is disposed within the channel. Secured to the chain are a plurality of pivotable hooks that are movable between a loading position and an unloading position.

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