Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor section – Endless conveyor
Patent
1995-06-06
1997-03-25
Bidwell, James R.
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor section
Endless conveyor
B65G 1706
Patent
active
056135971
ABSTRACT:
A method for transferring conveyed articles to and from a plastic conveyor belt involves a flat transfer plate positioned directly adjacent to the end run of a plastic open-link modular conveyor belt. The belt is of the type with interdigited projections of modules connected by transverse rods, and driven by sprocket wheels. Either a straight belt or a belt capable of travel around lateral curves can be used. For the smooth transfer of conveyed articles onto and off the belt, the plastic belt modules have arched upper surfaces, each defining a short segment of a cylinder, so that when the belt passes over a sprocket wheel or roller at the end run, the upper surfaces of adjacent modules define a smooth half cylinder. A fixed preferably fixed transfer plate is positioned against the defined cylindrical surface, at or slightly below the level of the belt's upper surface. The open link or foraminous belt allows free passage and circulation of liquids and gases through the belt for processing of products conveyed and to facilitate cleaning and sterilization of the belt.
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Palmaer Eric K.
Palmaer Karl V.
Bidwell James R.
Freiburger Thomas M.
KVP Systems, Inc.
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