Conveyor chain with sealed plug hinge pin retention system

Details Conveyor chain with sealed plug hinge pin retention system Conveyor chain with sealed plug hinge pin retention system

1996-02-05

1997-10-21

Bidwell, James R.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

B65G 1706

Patent

active

056786832

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a conveyor comprising a first conveyor element including an end comprising a first series of eyes spaced from each other to define therebetween a series of spaces, having therein respective openings axially aligned with each other, and including an end eye, a second conveyor element including an end comprising a second series of eyes which are spaced from each other to define therebetween a series of spaces receiving the eyes of the first conveyor element, which extend into the spaces between the eyes of the first conveyor element, and which have therein respective openings axially aligned with respect to each other and axially aligned with respect to the openings of the eyes of the first conveyor element, a cylindrical hinge pin extending in the openings of the eyes of the first and second conveyor elements and including an end located adjacent the end eye of the first conveyor element, a plug fixed in the opening of the end eye of the first conveyor element and including an end in axial adjacent relation to the end of the hinge pin, and a membrane on one of the plug and the end eye of the first conveyor element for providing a seal between the plug and the end eye of the first conveyor element.

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