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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 16, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
John M. Davies, Willington, CT (US);
Assignee:
Gerber Technology, Inc., Tolland, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 2/900 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 2/900 ;
Abstract
In an endless conveyor, a plurality of slats are positioned in a side-by-side relationship relative to one another, thereby defining a work supporting surface which in turn is carried by a frame. The slats are driven via at least one chain that includes a plurality of pins extending therefrom, each adapted to engage a bracket mounted to one of the slats. The chain is moved in response to commands issued from a controller, thereby causing the slats to move relative to the frame.