Patent · US Expired

Synthetic flanged carrier roller

US4049308A · kind A · utility

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4References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1975
Grant dateSep 20, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 24, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B2380/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier roller comprising (1) an integral roller tire subassembly comprising a cylindrical bearing, two axial inserts, and a molded resilient roller tire and (2) an inner race. In one embodiment, the carrier roller further comprises (3) a roller bushing seal and (4) a labyrinth ring and may further comprise (5) a roller collar. A second embodiment may comprise only the basic components or may further comprise a roller collar. In both embodiments, the roller tire is preferably molded to include a guiding flange, and it is preferably molded from a synthetic material such as urethane.

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