Drive shaft and sprockets for chain conveyor
US10604347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21C31/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive mechanism for a chain conveyor includes an elongated shaft that extends along an axis and is configured to be driven to rotate by a motor. A sprocket is integrally formed with the shaft. The sprocket includes a plurality of lobes that extend around a perimeter of the shaft. Each lobe is spaced apart from an adjacent lobe by a recessed portion. Each of the recessed portions is configured to receive a drive pin of the chain conveyor.
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