Systems and methods for providing an improved timing conveyor

Details Systems and methods for providing an improved timing conveyor Systems and methods for providing an improved timing conveyor

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Load-supporting rolls moved about endless path

C198S345300, C198S461100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11203711

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for a conveyor system for evenly spacing conveyed objects are provided. In one embodiment, the conveyor system includes a conveyor belt that includes a conveyor having cavities, rollers in some of cavities, and a positioning component. The conveyor system further includes a conveyor drive coupled to the conveyor system and a roller engagement surface positioned adjacent the conveyor belt and configured to engage the plurality of rollers.

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