Lift assembly
US8800746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lift assembly for use in conjunction with a conveyor to lift item(s) off of the conveyor and remove the item(s) from the conveying path. The lift assembly may include a housing having housing side walls and a bottom wall, and a carriage having carriage side walls and a carriage bottom wall. The carriage is movable with respect to the housing. The lift assembly may further include a track that receives a guide member of the carriage for guiding the carriage as it is raised and lowered with respect to the housing. The lift assembly may further include an actuator that causes the carriage to be raised and lowered.
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