Continuous breakdown hoists
US7740440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A breakdown hoist has a secondary stage that permits continuous operation. The breakdown hoist may be run with the secondary stage disabled. In some embodiments a primary and secondary stage can discharge lumber simultaneously onto two conveyors. Providing two conveyors can increase surge capacity.
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