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Replaceable sound dampening conveyor chain flight

US8141696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 2009
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2207/32
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor flight for a chain comprising at least two spaced apart links, and two side plates that connect the links, with each side plate including two spaced apart extension pins extending from the side plate. The flight comprises a metal support, and the metal support includes two spaced apart cylindrical portions adapted to receive the two spaced apart extension pins. The flight also includes a flexible casing surrounding the metal support.

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