Multi-drive conveyor systems and methods of using same
US11325787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2812/02217
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.
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