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US 9,346,623 B2Granted
Touchless guide device for a conveyor
AssigneeLaitram, L.L.C.
InventorBryant G. Ragan
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Abstract
A conveyor and method for moving articles comprising a conductive material across a conveying surface using a touchless guide device disposed adjacent to a product path. The guide device generates a repelling force on a conveyed product to propel the conveyed product along the product path. Embodiments of the guide device include a linear induction motor and an array of alternating permanent magnets.
Claims14
A conveyor, comprising:
- a conveyor belt for conveying articles along a product path;
- and
- a guide device comprising a linear induction motor positioned relative to the conveyor belt adjacent the product path for generating a repellent force on conveyed articles to direct the conveyed articles along the product path.
A conveyor, comprising
- a conveyor belt for conveying articles along a product path;
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- a guide device comprising an array of alternating permanent magnets for touchlessly guiding the articles along the product path without mechanically contacting the articles.
A conveyor, comprising
- a conveyor belt for conveying articles along a product path;
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- a guide device disposed below the product path for touchlessly guiding the articles along the product path without mechanically contacting the articles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.