Self-lubricating overhead conveyor system

Details Self-lubricating overhead conveyor system Self-lubricating overhead conveyor system

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railway rolling stock

Suspended

Outer wheels

C184S015100, C384S463000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06915745

ABSTRACT:
Described are a self-lubricating, overhead conveyor system and the component parts thereof. The self-lubricating overhead conveyor system obviates the need for added lubricants, and comprises three main components: a trolley assembly, a conveyor chain and a turn wheel assembly. In one embodiment, all three components are integrated to provide an improved overhead conveyor system; however, individual components may be used to retrofit conventional overhead conveyor systems. The trolley assemblies contain a self-lubricating precision ball bearing assembly, and are joined together by a surface hardened conveyor chain internally treated to resist corrosion and eliminate flaking. The turn wheel assemblies are configured to engage the conveyor chain and provide continuous lubrication and cleaning to the conveyor chain. All components of the conveyor system of the present disclosure meet criteria established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in food processing applications.

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