Patent ID: 6298978
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A vibrating conveyor, powered by a reversible motor, for moving a conveyor trough in a first direction along a non-linear path when said motor is operating in the forward direction, and for moving said conveyor trough in a second direction along an essentially symmetric non-linear path when said motor is operating in the reverse direction, said conveyor comprisinga conveying trough for moving product through vibratory motion imparted to said trough;a vibratory frame;a stationary frame;a plurality of spring members mounted essentially vertical relative to said trough and connecting said trough to said vibratory frame;a plurality of spring members mounted essentially horizontal relative to said trough and connecting said vibratory frame to said stationary frame; anda vibrating assembly for imparting vibratory motion to said trough and to said vibratory frame, said assembly including a reversible motor.