Conveyor roller turn
US10913610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G39/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor roller turn for establishing a curved path for a conveyor chain includes a frame supporting a rail defining a curved conveyor path, and a roller body supported rotatably on the frame along the curved conveyor path. The roller body has an outside surface positioned to provide horizontal support to the conveyor drive chain. At least one bearing supports the roller body on the frame, the at least one bearing including: a plurality of ceramic rolling elements, an inner race supporting the plurality of ceramic rolling elements on a radial inner side of the bearing, an outer race supporting the plurality of ceramic rolling elements on a radial outer side of the bearing, and tungsten disulfide dry film lubricant on the ceramic rolling elements.
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