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Slider bed conveyor

US8069977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 2009
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2207/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The subject invention provides for a slider bed conveyor system that allows for lateral movement of a longitudinally moving conveyor of a fixed length. The system includes a first conveyor section having a first surface that extends between opposing first walls. A second conveyor section is operatively connected with the first conveyor section and includes a second surface that extends between opposing second walls. The first and second conveyor sections support the longitudinally moving conveyor and the second conveyor section is laterally moveable in relation to the first conveyor section.

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