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Integrated conveyor motor

US11014756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Nidec Motor Corporation · US

Inventors

Joshua M. Biro · Holden, US
William D. Moore · Florissant, US
Richard J. Fadler · Holden, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2020
Grant date	May 25, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 4, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/58
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conveyor system includes a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor module, a power module, and a chassis supporting the conveyor module and the power module. The conveyor module includes a roller rotatable about an axis and a conveyor belt shiftable in response to rotation of the roller. The power module provides rotational power to the roller. The power module includes a power assembly and a drive configured to transmit rotational power to the roller from the power assembly. The power assembly includes a power source and a housing at least substantially surrounding the power source. The chassis integrally forms a portion of the housing.

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