Tilted conveyor systems and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9656810
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14611909

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A conveyor system is for intended use in conjunction with the conveyance of articles, such as for being sorted for downstream processing. The system comprises a conveyor, which may be an endless conveyor including a forward run and a return run. The conveyor may have a tilted conveying surface for supporting the articles being conveyed. A low friction guide extends along the conveyor for engaging the articles being conveyed by the conveyor, which may include rollers for providing rolling contact for the articles during conveyance. Related methods are also disclosed.

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SPAN TECH LLC1115 CLEVELAND AVENUE GLASGOW KY 42141

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Barbour, Scott Dayton Glasgow, US 12 20
Layne, James L Bowling Green, US 69 730

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