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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2004
Daniel R. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Wynn M. Pelak, Rockford, MI (US);
James A. Griffin, Howard City, MI (US);
Artemio Affaticati, Cadeo, IT;
Daniel R. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Wynn M. Pelak, Rockford, MI (US);
James A. Griffin, Howard City, MI (US);
Artemio Affaticati, Cadeo, IT;
Rapistan Systems Advertising Corp., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A conveyor system includes a conveyor frame, at least one motor at the frame and a control circuit at the frame. The motor is configured to cause articles placed in at least one location on the conveyor system to be transported when the motor is energized. A first power source is housed within the frame and in electrical communication with the at least one motor. The first power source supplies power to the at least one motor. A second power source is also housed within the frame and in electrical communication with the control circuit. The second power source supplies power to the control circuit. The second power source is electrically isolated from the first power source such that electrical current from the first power source can be shut off without shutting off electrical current from the second power source.