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Steerable diverter system

  • US 7,040,478 B2
  • Filed: 08/05/2004
  • Issued: 05/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A diverter system comprising:

  • opposite sidewalls;

    a plurality of wheels arranged between said opposite sidewalls, said wheels being selectively pivotable about respective generally vertical axes to divert or steer articles being conveyed therealong; and

    a motorized roller having an internal motor operable to rotate a roller portion of said motorized roller relative to a shaft portion of said motorized roller, said motorized roller being positioned generally along said plurality of wheels and operable to rotatably drive said plurality of wheels via a plurality of drive members reeved around said motorized roller and respective ones of said wheels.

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