Conveyor belt drive system and configuration
US10384879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G23/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A belt conveyor having a pair of side frames between which a belt is moved for conveying items includes a pair of idler rollers about which the belt is disposed for conveying items there between, a tension roller that is biased into engagement with the belt, and a driven roller operative to drive the belt about the idler and tension rollers. The tension and driven rollers are mounted between the side frames and are disposed lower than the idler rollers, with the tension roller mounted by a tensioner mount configured to impart a biasing force to the tension roller against the belt.
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