Article carrier for a grading apparatus
US9527113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/009
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An article carrier (100) has a mounting portion (1) adapted for connection to a conveyor. A connecting member (4) is rotatably connected to the mounting portion (1) and is rotatable relative to the mounting portion (1) about a first axis of rotation (R1). A carrier portion (3) is rotatably connected to the connecting member (4) and is rotatable relative to the connecting member (4) about a second axis of rotation (R2), wherein the first axis of rotation (R1) is spaced apart from the second axis of rotation (R2). A releasably lockable carrier support means (5) is provided to support the carrier portion (3) in a carriage position when in a locked state, and to allow rotation of the carrier portion (3) to a discharge position when in an unlocked state.
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