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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2018
Ambaflex International B.v., Swaag, NL;
Wouter Balk, Baambrugge, NL;
AMBAFLEX INTERNATIONAL B.V., Zwaag, NL;
Abstract
A conveyor comprises a helical conveying path having an upright central axis, a frame and an endless conveying member for transporting a product through the conveying path which conveying member is displaceable with respect to the frame. In a central portion of the conveying path, as seen in radial direction from the central axis, the conveying member is provided with an upwardly directed supporting surface for supporting a product. The width of the supporting surface in radial direction from the central axis is smaller than 10% of the distance between the central axis and the supporting surface. At opposite sides of the supporting surface the conveying path is free from obstacles at the height level of the supporting surface. The conveyor is provided with a helical guide for guiding the conveying member along the guide.