Belt alignment system with dual guide rollers and having middle pivoting roller

US10486912B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• David Sharp · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 28, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 26, 2019
• Expiry date: Jun 28, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G15/08
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An alignment system having a conveyor belt trained over rollers on a conveyor frame including a support bracket having a center support and a pair of opposing arms and each arm having an associated first end. The system further includes at least one pivoting member including a torque arm that is mounted to one of the first ends of the support bracket. At least one outside tracking roller is mounted to bracket where each roller includes at least one shaft having an inner and an outer end. Outer end of the shaft is coupled to an associated torque arm and inner end is coupled to one of the opposing arms. A middle tracking roller is mounted to the support bracket and middle tracking roller is arranged so that pivoting action of one of the torque arms and middle roller causes pivoting action of the other opposing arm and middle roller.