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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 1997
Filed:
May. 11, 1995
Applicant:
Inventor:
Tracy Eugene Wheeler, Terre Haute, IN (US);
Assignees:
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Digital Audio Disc Corporation, Terre Haute, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
1988615 ;
Abstract
A pass-through conveyor having a power conveyor pivotally attached to a based that effectively conveys small and light weight articles in a lowered conveying position. The powered conveyor may be pivoted to an elevated position allowing access past the conveyor gate. The conveyor is supported in an elevated position by a spring support mechanism without the need for mechanical latches or locks.