Patent ID: 7299912
Filing Date: 2007-11-27
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor system for transporting a work piece from a beginning point to an end point in a longitudinal direction along an axis with a process step applied in between to the work piece, the system comprising: (a) frame means located between the beginning point and the end point for supporting two horizontal rails spaced in parallel relation to the axis; (b) roller means secured to the horizontal rails and transverse to the longitudinal axis for supporting the work piece and propelling it in between the beginning point and the end point, at least one of the roller means further comprising guide means located along its exterior surface for inhibiting the work piece from moving laterally as it is transported in the longitudinal direction, said at least one roller means exposed such that a work piece directly contacts said guide means; (c) at least one flat conveyor belt means secured to the horizontal rails and transverse to the longitudinal axis, and being positioned in between two roller means, such flat conveyor belt means providing support for the work piece and propelling it in between the beginning point and the end point; (d) drive means operatively connected to the roller means and conveyor belt means for rotating the roller means and conveyor belt means along their respective axes transverse to the longitudinal axis in a synchronized fashion; (e) whereby the flat conveyor belt means inhibits rotation of the work piece around the longitudinal axis as it is transported between the beginning point and the end point.