Tensioner, as for a belt cleaner

Details Tensioner, as for a belt cleaner Tensioner, as for a belt cleaner

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor having impinging fluid to feed, shift or discharge...

Having cleaning means

C198S497000, C267S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083040

ABSTRACT:
A tensioner comprises inner and outer collars engaging a blade holder and a housing. A torsion spring between the collars tensions a blade. One of the collars engages the housing, such as by a locking handle, for fixing the spring tension. The housing may serve to shield the tensioner from debris.

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