Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor frame or casing – Modules connectable end-to-end with no relative movement
Patent
1995-03-10
1998-02-10
Bidwell, James R.
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor frame or casing
Modules connectable end-to-end with no relative movement
1988601, B65G 2100
Patent
active
057159319
ABSTRACT:
Article transport conveyors, particularly for the food and beverage processing industry are characterized by interconnected conveyor frame sections having two rectangular cross section tube or angle member longitudinal beams spaced apart from each other and connected by plural transverse channel-shaped beam members. The transverse beams are mounted above the longitudinal beam members and support longitudinal parallel guide and support rails for one or more endless conveyor flights. The transverse beams also support upstanding brackets for parallel longitudinal guide rails for guiding articles being conveyed by the conveyor flights and spaced apart depending brackets for supporting return runs of the conveyor flights on return run support rollers. The frame sections are supported by spaced apart tubular column members which are connected to the frame sections at respective adjacent ends thereof by connectors having opposed arms interconnected by a web or opposed flanges which may be secured by threaded fasteners to the beam and column members of each section. The frame is mechanically uncomplicated and permits easy access to the conveyor for cleaning and replacement or repair of the chain links, the guide and support rails, and the return run rollers.
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Bidwell James R.
Martin Michael E.
McCord W. Kirk
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