CONVEYORS

摘要

A conveyor having an air cushion supported endless belt wherein the belt is pervious to enable air to pass through and provide secondary air cushions for supporting conveyed articles on the belt. There is wall boundary means for containing the secondary air cushions. The air supply to the conveyor belt is by way of load responsive valves which open in the presence of a conveyed article. Dual air pressures enable articles to be hovered and manouvered above the belt whilst the conveyor is in operation.