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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2010
Matthew T. Brayman, Ada, MI (US);
Ryan D. Tasma, Havelock North, NZ;
Clinton R. Lupton, Caledonia, MI (US);
Floyd W. Butler, Newaygo, MI (US);
Matthew T. Brayman, Ada, MI (US);
Ryan D. Tasma, Havelock North, NZ;
Clinton R. Lupton, Caledonia, MI (US);
Floyd W. Butler, Newaygo, MI (US);
Dematic Corp., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A conveyor system includes a transport member having a conveying surface that is configured to transport articles in a transport direction, an endless strip and a drive for propelling the endless strip. A power tap off is provided between the strip and the transport member. The power tap off has an input that is driven by the strip and an output that drives the transport member. The power tap off provides a positive transfer of power from the strip to the transport member.