Railways – Traction – Chain
Patent
1986-01-02
1987-09-01
Reese, Randolph A.
Railways
Traction
Chain
104196, B61B 1000
Patent
active
046900659
ABSTRACT:
In an automobile conveyor having an endless conveyor chain within a framework having top plates to support the tire of an automobile, and a plurality of roller dollies spaced along the length of the chain normally positioned for movement within the framework, the improvement which comprises a split collar clamp having first and second sections that are clamped around the driven shaft of the conveyor. The first section of each clamp is angled with respect to the vertical so that the shaft is cradled against the pulling force of the drive sprocket. The second section of the clamp is removably attached to the first section so that the clamp is accessible from the top plate of the conveyor for easy access and removal of the driven sprocket, bearing members and transverse sprocket shaft through the top plate.
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Belanger James A.
Lapham James M.
Wentworth Robert
Belanger, Inc.
Reese Randolph A.
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