---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002722"
title: "Self-guiding lead-in slider pan"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:14:55.168920Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002722"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g15/62"
  - "b65g15/62"
  - "b65g15/62"
  - "b65g15/62"
  - "b65g21/22"
---

# Self-guiding lead-in slider pan

## Abstract

A slider pan and a method is disclosed. The slider pan comprises a plate having an edge and a side panel that is monolithic with or detachably coupled to the edges of the plate. The side panel extends from the plate at a predefined angle. The side panel is configured to have a pair of lead-in features and a square notch positioned between the pair of lead-in features. The pair of lead-in features comprises a first slanted edge and a second slanted edge. Further, the pair of lead-in features are configured to facilitate positioning a bolt having a square neck within the square notch.