Counter-weighted conveyor cover
US9540180B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G33/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor includes a housing, a moveable conveyor member, and a cover. The moveable conveyor member is moveably attached to the housing. The cover is rotate-ably attached to the housing at a pivot point between a closed position covering the moveable conveyor member and an open position uncovering the moveable conveyor member. The cover includes a counter-weight with the counter-weight and a center-of-gravity of the cover located at opposing sides of the pivot point.
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