Patent ID: 11858747
Assignee: VANMARK EQUIPMENT, LLC
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 6:
7. A vibratory conveyor comprising:
(a) a pan for moving material from a first end of the pan to a second end of the pan; and
(b) a base frame that attaches to and supports the pan, the base frame being disposed adjacent the pan and comprising:
(i) a first side comprising:
(1) a first tubular sidewall segment having a first inner chamber; and
(2) a first mounting plate for mounting a vibratory motor, the first mounting plate having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first mounting plate is disposed within the first inner chamber;

(ii) a second side comprising:
(1) a second tubular sidewall segment having a second inner chamber; and
(2) a second mounting plate for mounting a vibratory motor, the second mounting plate having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second mounting plate is disposed within the second inner chamber;

(c) a force-balancing member extending between the first and second sides of the base frame, wherein:
(i) a first end of the force-balancing member is connected to an inner face of the first mounting plate; and
(ii) a second end of the force-balancing member is connected to an inner face of the second mounting plate;, wherein:
the first mounting plate has a width and the force-balancing member has a diameter, the ratio of the diameter to the width of the first mounting plate being at least 0.35; and
the second mounting plate has a width, the ratio of the diameter to the width of the second mounting plate being at least 0.35.