.~ Movement of load changed relative to conveyor movement on contact of load with passive means {3}
635
.~.~ Stripper (e.g., static scraper)
DEFINITION
Classification: 198/635
(under subclass 633) Apparatus wherein the nonconveying means engages a portion of the conveyed load to remove said engaged portion from the conveyor; to hold the engaged portion
against movement by the conveyor; or to deflect the engaged portion of the load in a direction other than that imparted by the conveyor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534, for means which engages and retards the movement of a load conveyed by a conveyor system which includes a gravity conveyor section.
637, for passive means which causes the entire load carried by the conveyor to discharge therefrom upon contact with said passive means.
836, for guard means separate from an endless belt conveyor designed to prevent the load from falling off the belt.
953, and in particular subclass 622, for conveyors having associated power-driven means which may contact part of the load conveyed to move that portion of the load conveyed relative to the load not contacted by the driven means.
