System and method for tensioning a conveyor in a mining system
US10569960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G39/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tensioning system for a conveyor element of a conveyor is provided. The tensioning system includes an obstruction. A base is movable relative to the obstruction. The tensioning system further includes a plurality of spacers. At least one spacer of the plurality of spacers is movable from a resting position to an engagement position by only the influence of gravity. The at least one spacer rests on the obstruction in the resting position. The at least one spacer is disposed between the base and the obstruction in the engagement position.
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