Method or apparatus for elevating articles in a feeder

Details Method or apparatus for elevating articles in a feeder Method or apparatus for elevating articles in a feeder

1988-07-14

1989-07-18

Reese, Randolph A.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor for changing attitude of item relative to conveyed...

By conveying randomly faced items and turning items to...

B65G 2900

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048485594

ABSTRACT:
A kit for converting a fixed ramp rotating bowl feeder into a flexible disk, stationary ramp rotating bowl feeder including an overhead ramp support for spanning the distance between side walls of the rotating bowl. A retaining tube is affixed to substantially a central portion of the overhead ramp support. A stationary ramp is affixed to one end of the retaining tube and projecting outwardly toward the side walls of the rotating bowl. A flexible disk mounted on the stationary ramp for rotating within the rotating bowl together with the rotating bowl for transporting articles disposed within the bowl upwardly to be discharged therefrom.

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