Magnetic drive spiral conveyor system
CA 2028408 C · Owner: Cambridge, Inc. · Inventors: Jones, Garland W.
Overview
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A spiral conveyor system utilizing an, endless flat belt is disclosed. The belt travels in an endless path which includes a spiral portion. The belt is primarily driven in the spiral portion by a frictional engagement between the belt and a rotating driving element. The frictional engagement results from a combination of a tension induced in the belt by a secondary drive and a magnetic force between the rotating driving element and the belt.
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- Filed October 24, 1990 and granted June 2, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 24, 2010.
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