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Class 198/836.4 - Replaceable modular guides for changing the conveying path cross-section


Subclass of Class 198 - Conveyors: power-driven
Definition: Subject matter wherein the guide means are interchangeable,
No. of patents: 22
Last issue date: 09/18/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7270229Container unscrambler system having adjustable track and method
A container feeding system is shown having an unscrambler having an unscrambler bowl providing a track or channel that is adjustable such that it can accommodate bottles of varying sizes. The system comprises an adjustable chute that is also adjustable and having a ...
09/18/2007
7073001Fault-tolerant digital communications channel having synchronized unidirectional links
A method of synchronizing or initiating channel lock in a serial loop formed by an initializing transceiver and subject transceivers disclosed. Should a transceiver in the serial loop detect that its receiving serial channel is desynchronized, it sends an unlock sig...
07/04/2006
7048112Food grade conveyor
A yoke for a food grade conveyor is formed of UHMW plastic molded as a single unit having left and right upright portions connected by vertically separated upper and lower cross portions. Each cross portion has a stanchion to provide a support face or ledge for conn...
05/23/2006
6811022Log transport system
A system for lineally transporting logs, lugs therefor, and an associated method are provided. The system includes first and second tracks that are machined and connected to a frame to provide continuous track surfaces. The first track, which is formed of portions t...
11/02/2004
6763935Pivotable conveyor skirt board assembly
A pivotable wall assembly for retaining material on a conveyor belt allows for the wall to be pivoted down for easy access to the inside surface of the wall. Numerous wall assemblies may be attached end to end in individually pivoted back. The easy access makes it q...
07/20/2004
6736573Selective conveying of unstable articles having a neck ring
A selective conveying device is disclosed for conveying unstable articles, such as plastic bottles, having a neck portion with a neck ring thereon. Neck ring supported unstable articles are conveyed in single file along an article conveying path established by first...
05/18/2004
6575294Conveyor belt skirt assembly
A conveyor belt skirt assembly adapted to be attached to a conveyor mechanism to retain conveyed material on a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt skirt assembly includes a mounting mechanism having first and second clamping members and a conveyor belt skirt...
06/10/2003
6516938Lane guide
An improved apparatus useful in feeding articles from a bulk supply through lanes confining articles into single file for metering and segregation from upstream articles. The apparatus includes a lane guide insert removably mounted on one of two opposed p...
02/11/2003
5931311Module handling apparatus and method with rapid switchover capability
An apparatus and method for the rapid switchover between different height modules in an automatic module testing and handling machine. The multi-chip module (MCM) handling apparatus comprises a bottom rail and a guide rail which has an upwardly extending ...
08/03/1999
5667077Module handling apparatus and method with rapid switchover capability
An apparatus and method for the rapid switchover between different height modules in an automatic module testing and handling machine. The multi-chip module (MCM) handling apparatus comprises a bottom rail and a guide rail which has an upwardly extending ...
09/16/1997
5598784Extruded aluminum conveyor with track offset
An improved conveyor track system is provided wherein the track segments are provided with longitudinal channels of T-shaped cross-section which are offset from the centerline of the track and which accept rectangular splice bars that are used to secure t...
02/04/1997
5522206Self fastening guide for guide rails
A self fastening plastic guide for attachment to a metal guide rail having openings formed therein has a first guide member and a second guide member. The guide members are provided with protruding locking tangs that lock the members to each other when th...
06/04/1996
5464483Flexible, compact vial washer
A method for removing exterior material from vials following a serpentine path through various steps of cleaning and drying. The movement of the vials may be limited to a predetermined path formed as an elongated opening in a sheet of material. The sheet ...
11/07/1995
5293888Flexible, compact vial washer
A vial washer in which the vials follow a serpentine path through several stages of cleaning. A sheet having the serpentine path in the form of an elongated slot guides the vials through their washing. Conveyor belts moving in opposite directions undernea...
03/15/1994
5284457Belt guide pulley
There is provided a clam shell shaped belt guide pulley having first and second curved halves which are hinged together. Each pulley half has curved inner and outer surfaces. The pulley is adapted to be placed on a large diameter shaft without the need to...
02/08/1994
5082108Modular conveyor beam and method of assembly therefor
A conveniently assemblable conveyor beam is provided comprising a plurality of cross members with tongue and groove combinations on opposing lateral sides thereof; a pair of opposing side guides with corresponding tongue and groove combinations formed in ...
01/21/1992
4934516Apparatus for supporting an article conveying system
Apparatus for supporting at least one endless movable chain conveyor for carrying articles and having a top run and a bottom run wherein a plurality of spaced apart base support members are mounted on a fixed support surface with each of the base support ...
06/19/1990
4930614Receptacle handling machine
A receptacle handling machine for the handling of receptacles which are passed through the machine and having a machine frame and at least one receptacle guiding body releasably mounted on the machine frame, the guiding body on its end adjacent the frame ...
06/05/1990
4880098Receptacle handling machine
A receptacle handling machine for the handling of receptacles which are passed through the machine and having a machine frame and at least one receptacle guiding body releasably mounted on the machine frame, the guiding body on its end adjacent the frame ...
11/14/1989
4785553Multilane oven
A divider for a tunnel oven converts the moving surface of the oven into at least two lanes so that two or more different brands or types of articles can be dried without intermixing. The divider comprises at least one cable guide mounted to the tunnel ov...
11/22/1988
4756402Side guide for aircraft belt loader
An improved side guide for an aircraft belt loader having a vertical plate member positioned adjacent to and extending along side the belt conveyor frame which plate is supported by a pair of links, one of which has a slot and a cam surface terminating in...
07/12/1988
4082179Workpiece elevator
A workpiece elevator which includes an upright housing in which is arranged a vertically-extending endless conveyor chain having workpiece supports mounted thereon at regularly spaced intervals. The upwardly extending run of the chain is located along the...
04/04/1978
 
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