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Pneumatic card transport system

US8092143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Dai Yang · Longbeilingcun, CN
Feng He · Nanhu, CN
Ke Wei LI · Hong Kong, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2009
Grant date	Jan 10, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2701/1936
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pneumatic card transport system is disclosed. The system is configured to use pressurized air to transport a card inserted to a conveying duct inside a card passageway assembly from a first end to a second end. Air nozzles are configured to release the pressurized airstreams at an angle relative to the conveying duct so that the card is essentially floating when traveling along the conveying duct. Hence, the card makes zero or minimum contact with the inner surface of the conveying duct. This will not only reduce the wear and tear of the card, but also reduces the traveling time inside the conveying duct.

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