Vibratory conveyor
US7540694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D30/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vibratory conveyor for transporting an object includes a curved deck defining a conveying surface for supporting the object, the deck having an inner edge and an outer edge. A housing has an inner wall coupled to the deck inner edge and an outer wall coupled to the deck outer edge, wherein an interior of the housing defines a conveyor chamber and the inner wall defines a central chamber. An inlet air plenum may be provided in fluid communication with a plurality of air distribution chambers positioned inside the conveyor chamber. A plurality of apertures may be formed in the plurality of air distribution chambers, the apertures arranged in an air distribution pattern. The conveyor also includes an outlet opening communicating between conveyor and central chambers. The conveyor further includes a catch floor extending across the central chamber, the floor having a discharge opening formed therein.
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