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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2000
Larry Martin, Indiana, PA (US);
FMC Technologies, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A motion restraint system is disclosed for use in association with a vibratory apparatus, such as a vibratory conveyor. The motion restraint system comprises a flexible restraint member which is positioned to extend generally laterally of the associated vibratory apparatus. A connector member connects the vibratory apparatus to the flexible restraint member so that lateral motion of the vibratory apparatus is restrained. At the same time, horizontal and vertical vibratory motion of the apparatus is permitted. Elastomeric isolation elements are positioned for operative engagement with opposite ends of the flexible restraint member to absorb the horizontal and vertical motions imparted to the flexible restraint member by the vibratory apparatus.