Apparatus and method automatically for moving elongated objects into and out of a hot dip galvanizing kettle
CA 1065698 A · Owner: Wheatland Tube Company · Inventors: Saloom, Joseph T.
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Apparatus and method automatically for moving elongated objects into and out of a hot dip galavanizing kettle or the like includes a screw feed conveyor system that continually maintains control over the elongated objects while feeding and removing the objects at a uniform predetermined rate. The screw feed conveyor system includes at least two generally U-shape screws which are rotated about their axes to feed elongated objects horizontally placed thereon at opposed diametrical sides thereof thought the galvanizing kettle, said screws, if desired having flights with, selectively varying pitches to tilt the objects for entry into the kettle and drag out from the kettle.
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- Granted November 6, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 6, 1996.
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