US PATENT SUBCLASS 198 / 469.1
.~ System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element


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198 /   HD   CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN

463.1  DF  CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT {9}
469.1.~ System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element {9}
470.1  DF  .~.~> Comprising a load gripping element {2}
473.1  DF  .~.~> Nongripping elements are adjustable or replaceable for different sized loads
474.1  DF  .~.~> With means to move load engaging elements relative to carrier {2}
478.1  DF  .~.~> Carrier rotates about a fixed axis {2}
482.1  DF  .~.~> Means mounted on the engaging element to forceably eject the load from the element
483.1  DF  .~.~> Means movably mounted inside the path of the element to eject the load
484.1  DF  .~.~> Elements comprise a nongripping pair of members which self-open as they pass through a curved path
485.1  DF  .~.~> Nongripping elements support the load below the endless carrier {1}
487.1  DF  .~.~> Nongripping elements are laterally projecting pins which engage the interior of a hollow load


DEFINITION

Classification: 198/469.1

System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element:

(under subclass 463.1) Apparatus wherein at least one conveyor comprises a plurality of load contacting components spaced about and attached to a drive member which moves in a closed loop or a belt movable continuously along a path defined by the longitudinal axis.