Title: Power and free conveyor system

Abstract: A power and free conveyor system comprising a power track, a conveyor movable along the power track, a carrier track, a plurality of carriers movable along the carrier track and interengaging members between the coveyor and the carriers. At least one module is provided and comprises a body having hooks on a back wall thereof. The carrier has a generally vertical central frame extending downwardly including spaced side portions which are generally vertically aligned with the carrier track. An upper pair of arms extends transversely from the central frame and a cross bar joins the arms. The module extends between the side portions of the central frame with the hooks engaging the cross bar. A pair of lower arms extends transversely from the central frame and a bar between the ends of the lower arms engages the back wall of the module to stabilize the module.

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Inventors: Knudsen, Kenneth F. (St. Clair Shores, MI, US)

Application Number: 552533
Filing Date: 1975-02-24
Publication_date: 1976-08-10
Assignee: American Chain & Cable Company, Inc. (Bridgeport, CT)
Primary Class(es): 104/172.4 104/89, 105/149, 211/1.57, 211/122, 211/162
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US Patent Ref:

3368688	Feb, 1968	Weiss et al.	211/122.
3662688	May, 1972	Desilets et al.	104/172.
3854573	Dec, 1974	Freie, Sr.	104/172.

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Primary Examiner: Paperner, L. J.
Assistant Examiner: Reese, Randolph A.
Attorney: Barnes, Kisselle, Raisch & Choate