Conveyor work station
US9359149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0229
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a conveyor work station comprising an endless conveyor chain adapted to carry product carriers in a hanging manner from a loading position to a release position, where the conveyor work station comprises an upper driven chain wheel positioned at the release position, and a loading arrangement at the loading position, wherein the conveyor work station further comprises a guide track arranged between the upper chain wheel and the loading arrangement, where the guide track is adapted to support the conveyor chain, thereby allowing the conveyor chain to be pushed from the upper chain wheel to the loading arrangement. The advantage of the invention is that a simple and reliable conveyor work station is provided, which only comprises one chain wheel.
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