Accumulating pallet chain-dog conveyor and method of conveying pallets
CA 1287009 C · Owner: Durr Automation · Inventors: Schwaemmle, Kurt W.
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An accumulating pallet chain-dog conveyor has spring-biased roller assemblies attached to the pallet underside for frictionally engaging dogs and spacers which are connected to an endless chain. The roller assemblies include rotatable rollers having a plurality of flats for engaging the surfaces of the dogs and spacers. In operation, the pallets are propelled by the dogs which are engaged by the spring-biased rollers. The conveyor includes a pallet stop which halts the forward movement of the pallet at a predetermined position. When the forward movement of the pallet is stopped the opposed rollers rotate the, distance of one flat whereby the dog passes between the rollers in sliding …
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- Granted July 30, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 30, 2008.
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