Adjustable side rails for article conveying system, and conveyor and system incorporating same
US7721876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/2072
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly is disclosed for positioning side rails for an article handling conveyor extending in a conveying direction. The assembly includes a frame, two side rails movably mounted to the frame on opposite sides of the conveyor and extending along the conveying direction, each side rail including an input gear. A gear train extends between an actuator and the at least one input gear, whereby movement of the actuator in one direction or the other moves the side rails simultaneously toward or away from the each other via the gear train and the input gear. Multiple rail assemblies along a conveyor, across different sides of a conveyor, and/or along or across different conveyors can be employed. The multiple assemblies can be controlled by a common controller.
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