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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2003
Arthur B. Rhodes, Sellersburg, IN (US);
Arthur B. Rhodes, Sellersburg, IN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A transfer conveying mechanism includes a transfer track supported by a transfer support arm. Above the transfer track is a chain guide and depending therefrom are transfer sprockets. Extending about the transfer sprockets is an endless chain having at least one push dog attached thereto. The push dogs move the carrier into and across the transfer track. Attached above the transfer support arm is a sprocket, which is rotatably connected to a pivot plate. The pivot plate is attached to a structural steel assembly from which the transfer conveying mechanism depends. As the sprocket is rotated by a motor and chain transmission, the transfer conveying mechanism rotates in order to direct a carrier to a desired conveyor track.