Title:
MODULAR CONVEYOR SYSTEM WITH SIDE FLEXING BELT HAVING ROLLER SUPPORT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001079085
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A modular link conveyor system (10) for transporting articles is provided having a plurality of modular link sections (15) providing a support surface for the articles and wherein one or more rollers (30) are positioned in the underside of selected link sections (12) to provide support by rolling on a guide rail (25, 26) of the conveyor system (10). Each link section (12) includes at least one interengaging apex (13) and leg portion (14) having a matching hole (22) and slot (21) for receiving a transverse rod (20) to permit side flexing action. An enclosure (36, 37) for each roller (30) provides protective encapsulation along at least the two sides and substantially around the rolling face to prevent debris build up. Advantageously, at least one roller (30) is mounted in each side link section (13, 14) that also provides a depending arm (28) and transverse tab (29) for lateral guiding action. The link sections (15) are combined to form a composite link and a cover plate provides an extended support surface.
Inventors:
LAYNE JAMES L (US)
MCDANIEL MICHAEL D (US)
JOHNSON MARK T (US)
BELL WENDELL S (US)
MCDANIEL MICHAEL D (US)
JOHNSON MARK T (US)
BELL WENDELL S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/011923
Publication Date:
March 21, 2002
Filing Date:
April 12, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SPAN TECH LLC (US)
LAYNE JAMES L (US)
MCDANIEL MICHAEL D (US)
JOHNSON MARK T (US)
BELL WENDELL S (US)
LAYNE JAMES L (US)
MCDANIEL MICHAEL D (US)
JOHNSON MARK T (US)
BELL WENDELL S (US)
International Classes:
B65G17/08; B65G17/38; B65G21/22; B65G39/20; (IPC1-7): B65G17/08; B65G39/20
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