摘要 |
The present invention provides a conveyor (1) for use in conveying bulk material (14), especially having linear motor driving means. The conveyor (1) comprises an endless belt (2) having a load supporting portion and a longitudinally extending flexible rail rotor (8) along a driving section of the belt run. The rail rotor (8) projects outboard of the belt (2) load support portion and remote from the load carrying surface of the belt (2). The conveyor (1) is provided with belt supports (6) and guides (19) and a linear motor stator (10). The rail rotor (8) is arranged to interact with the stator (10) disposed alongside the rotor (8), so as linearly to drive the rail rotor (8) and thereby the belt (2) and its load (14). |