Powered conveyor turn having improved repair features

Details Powered conveyor turn having improved repair features Powered conveyor turn having improved repair features

1999-03-18

2001-08-14

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Live roll

C198S781090, C198S787000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06273241

ABSTRACT:

TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention generally relates to conveying systems, and particularly relates to a power turn conveyor apparatus, and method of using same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known in the art to provide conveying systems and methods for operating such systems. Generally described, conveying apparatuses are configured to convey packages, parcels, or other items from location from the other.
One portion of such conveying systems typically includes the use of a “power turn” conveyor. A power turn conveyor is a conveyor segment which transfers packages along a path having a 90 degree turn, while maintaining a conveying force to the underside of the conveyor by use of powered conveyor rollers or similar means situated along the path of the power turn conveyor.
Such power turn conveyor configurations often are complex and difficult to service in a time-efficient manner. As may be understood, it is often necessary to rapidly repair or otherwise change rollers within such powered turn conveyors, and such repair can often result in undesirable down time which reduces efficiency of the overall conveying apparatus.
Therefore, a need exists in the art for a power turn conveyor apparatus which is easy to set up, maintain, and service, which requires the minimum of “down time” should repairs be needed while the conveyor apparatus is in service.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes deficiencies in the prior art by providing an improved conveyor system which provides a power turn section which can be quickly and easily serviced with a minimum of downtime.
Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved conveying apparatus.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus which is easy to service.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus which can be serviced relatively quickly with a minimum of downtime.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus which is economical to service.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus which is economical to manufacture.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved power turn conveying apparatus which is economical to operate.


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