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De-jamming device and method

US7448563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C2018/164
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and method for automatically applying a de-jamming action in response to a jammed rotating member includes applying a pulsed torque in response to a detected jam, and additionally a reversal in the direction of rotation may be applied.

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