Patent ID: 6062376
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A zero back-pressure conveyor system of the type having a movable member for advancing articles; and a lift rail adjacent to the movable member for supporting the articles, the lift rail further comprising:a. a first section having opposite ends;b. a second section adjacent to the first section and in longitudinal alignment therewith, having opposite ends, wherein one end of the first section is adjacent to and in alignment with the one end of the second section;c. a coupler connecting the adjacent ends of the first and second sections for defining linked ends, the coupler being pivotal relative to at least one of said ends;d. a retainer member on each of said adjacent section ends, each retainer member having a slot disposed therein;e. a joining mechanism for extending between the retainer members, the joining mechanism riding in the slot of each retainer member; andf. an actuator connected to said lift rail and adapted for raising and lowering the linked sections relative to the movable member.