US PATENT SUBCLASS 198 / 472.1
.~.~.~ Magnetic or electrostatic 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}
472.1.~.~.~ Magnetic or electrostatic gripping element


DEFINITION

Classification: 198/472.1

Magnetic or electrostatic gripping element:

(under subclass 470.1) Apparatus wherein the load engaging or attracting element uses lines of magnetic flux or an electric force field to hold the load during conveyance.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

690.1, and 691, for conveyor section using magnetic or electrostatic forces to enhance frictional contact between the load and the conveyor.

803.6, for a conveyor section with magnetic or electrostatic holders.