Patent ID: 6405855
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor system, comprising:a tube having a lumen, an intake end and a discharge end, wherein said lumen has a lower portion and an upper portion; a receiver support structure attached to said intake end having a generally horizontal structure, wherein said tube is angled upwardly from said receiver support structure; a first roller rotatably attached within said receiver support structure; a second roller rotatably attached within said discharge end of said tube an endless belt having an outer surface and an inner surface positioned about said tube and said receiver support structure along with said first roller and said second roller, wherein a delivery portion of said endless belt is positioned within said lumen and wherein a return portion of said endless belt is positioned outside said lumen; a drive assembly mechanically connected to said endless belt for rotating said endless belt; a plurality of paddle members attached to said outer surface of said endless belt; and a cutout between each of said plurality of paddle members, wherein said at least one cutout has a V-shape with a rounded narrow portion extending to said endless belt for preventing collection of debris between each of said plurality of paddle members.