Apparatus for conveying and plant for surface-treating articles
US9394110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for conveying articles, in which at least one endless drive train forms a load-bearing strand and a return strand and specifies a conveying direction. A guide device for the at least one endless drive train includes a first deflecting element and at least one second deflecting element, over which the at least one endless drive train circulates. The at least one endless drive train carries along a plurality of supporting members which are arranged and configured such that they interact with supporting structures to which at least one article can be fastened. Furthermore, the at least one endless drive train carries along a plurality of coupling members which are arranged and configured such that they interact with standardized holding components of vehicle bodies. Also, a surface treatment plant having such a conveying apparatus.
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