Patent ID: 6662937
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A device for inward and outward transfer of material to be conveyed at an angle into a conveyor section comprising:a) a continuous belt guided over the length of the device, wherein said continuous belt forms two sections comprising: i) an airlock section around which said continuous belt is guided and over which the material is conveyed, wherein said airlock section has a rectangular end area and an acute-angle end area; and ii) a guide section disposed adjacent to said acute-angle end area of said airlock section and around which said continuous belt is guided, wherein said guide section is coupled to said airlock section via said continuous belt; b) a drive disposed in said airlock section for moving said continuous belt; and c) at least one guide element pivotable about an end mount and disposed at said acute-angle end area of said airlock section and coupled to said continuous belt, wherein said at least one guide element is detachable on at least one end; wherein said at least one guide element can be pivoted so far that said continuous belt can be removed; and wherein said drive moves said continuous belt over said airlock section and said guide section to convey the material in to, and out from the conveyor section.