US PATENT SUBCLASS 198 / 471.1
.~.~.~ Suction gripping 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  DF  .~ System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element {9}
470.1  DF  .~.~ Comprising a load gripping element {2}
471.1.~.~.~ Suction gripping element

DEFINITION

Classification: 198/471.1

Suction gripping element:

(under subclass 470.1) Apparatus wherein the load engaging component or attracting means comprises a gaseous medium under subatmospheric pressure to hold the load during conveyance.

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689.1, for conveyor section using suction to enhance friction between the load and the conveyor.

803.5, for a conveyor section having suction holders.