OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002722

Self-guiding lead-in slider pan

Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:55.168920Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002722
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002722
Published 2026-09-15T19:14:55.168920Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002722