Synthetic flanged carrier roller
US4049308A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1975 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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