Air conveyor

Details Air conveyor Air conveyor

1986-09-15

1987-12-01

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Conveyors: fluid current

Having means for maintaining load in suspension along flow path

By load supporting jets

406 93, 406 31, B65G 5316

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047100680

ABSTRACT:
An air conveying mechanism for transporting articles along a conveying surface is disclosed. The conveying surface includes a plurality of air jets in fluid flow relation with a plenum. An air accelerator hood is provided adjacent the entry point of the articles onto the conveyor to permit initial high speed acceleration of the articles along the conveying surface.

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