Patent ID: 7726467
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: B65G,F16C,F16D,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A conveyor coupler system, comprising: a coupler including a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion extends from said second portion; wherein said first portion includes a first connecting portion, wherein said first connecting portion extends within said first portion and wherein said first connecting portion includes at least one slot, wherein said first connecting portion includes a first opening, wherein said at least one slot extends within said first opening, wherein said at least one slot extends along a longitudinal axis of said first portion; wherein said second portion includes a second connecting portion, wherein said second connecting portion extends within said second portion and wherein said second connecting portion includes a plurality of ridge members; a first planetary gear structure connected within said at least one slot of said first connecting portion; and a second planetary gear structure connected to said plurality of ridge members of said second connecting portion, wherein said second planetary gear structure mechanically circulates a conveying portion of a conveyor unit.