Patent ID: 6435337
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
A vibratory conveyor drive operatively connected to a vibratory conveyor tray for use in generating reciprocating movement in said tray, said conveyor drive comprising:a drive wheel having a radial slot supported for rotation about a first axis of rotation and operatively connected to a source of rotational motive force; a transfer wheel supported for rotation about a second axis of rotation and positioned in substantially parallel-spaced relation to said drive wheel and including, a first, shaft projecting outwardly from a first surface having a drive-follower positioned on an end of said first shaft and received within said radial slot of said drive wheel; and an axle projecting outwardly from a second surface positioned in coaxial relation with said second axis of rotation; and a reciprocating arm having first and second ends and being secured to said axle at said first end in substantially parallel-spaced relation to said transfer wheel and including a drive shaft projecting outwardly from said second end, said drive shaft having a tray-follower positioned on said drive shaft and mounted on to a portion of said tray.