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Method using modular vibratory apparatus

US8528189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

General Kinematics Corporation · US

Inventors

Randy Smith · Villa Park, US
Steve Massman · Poplar Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 2, 2009
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49948
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of installing a vibratory conveyor into a confined space includes fabricating a modular vibratory apparatus as individual subassemblies, comprising at least first and second side wall subassemblies, first and second end wall subassemblies, at least one cross-member subassembly, a mounting bracket subassembly, a drive subassembly, and a liner subassembly. The method also includes transporting the individual subassemblies to an installation site as separate subassemblies, and attaching the individual subassemblies to each other to define an assembled modular vibratory apparatus using a bolting technique at the installation site.

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