.~ With means to retard free fall of articles into receptacle
DEFINITION
Classification: 53/248
(under subclass 235) Apparatus having means to impede the progress of articles moving solely under the influence of gravity prior to or as they enter the receptacle.
(1) Note. The fall retarding means is usually to prevent the breakage or bruising of the articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
193, Conveyors, Chutes, Skids, Guides, and Ways,
32, for chute conveyors having retarders.
198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, 534, for a power-driven conveyor combined with a chute having means to retard movement of the conveyed load.
