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Apparatus for the supply of products

US8770378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2012
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G21/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for conveying products comprising at least one conveyor device being drivable by a drive shaft in order to supply the products to each of a plurality of output regions, wherein said conveyor device comprises a support structure which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation of said drive shaft for individually changing said output region. Said support structure is pivotably supported by a jointed arm arrangement at a support element spaced apart from said drive shaft such that, by moving said jointed arm arrangement, said support structure is pivotable about said axis of rotation of said drive shaft.

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