Patent ID: 6745892
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A single track continuous conveyor system accessory, comprising:a wheel assembly for riding on a top surface of an inverted continuous conveyor track, said wheel assembly having a pair of wheels, said pair of wheels spaced apart in a parallel side by side relationship and connected to one another by a transverse axle; a second wheel assembly having a second pair of wheels, said second pair of wheels spaced apart in a parallel side by side relationship and connected to one another by a second transverse axle, said second wheel assembly connected to said wheel assembly by at least one longitudinal member, which is rotatably connected to the corresponding transverse axle of each of the wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly drive means for engaging and moving said conveyor system accessory in a desired direction; and carrying means for transporting a work piece thereon, the carrying means being attached to said at least one longitudinal member, the carrying means further freely extending in a downward orientation below at least a top surface of said conveyor track and maintaining said orientation regardless of a change in travel pitch of the conveyor system accessory.