Patent ID: 7475770
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B62D,B65G

Abstract:
1. A flexible conveyor carrier fixture for transporting parts along an overhead conveyor, comprising: a carrier frame adapted for attachment to said overhead conveyor; at least one moveable cross-rail extending across said carrier frame in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of travel of said overhead conveyor; at least one hanger associated with said at least one moveable cross-rail for supporting said parts in a suspended position therefrom; a linear guide means for directing movement of said at least one cross-rail back-and-forth along said carrier frame in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of travel of said overhead conveyor; and a cross-rail retention mechanism associated with said at least one moveable cross-rail, said cross-rail retention mechanism including a spring-biased clamping mechanism having a clamping body with a gear rack segment that engages a like gear rack attached to said carrier frame when in a normal position so as to secure said at least one moveable cross-rail to said carrier frame; wherein the position of said at least one moveable cross-rail along the length of said carrier frame can be adjusted to support parts of various shape and/or size.