Hinge pin and hinge pin tool
US4597137A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1644
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge pin construction for connecting the free ends of a conveyor belt. The hinge pin includes a plurality of bushings arranged end to end and having aligned bores through each. A cable extends through the bores and is connected at opposite ends to a termination bushing. The bushings are free to rotate relative to the cable. This construction extends through aligned eyes in a mechanical splice connected to each of the free ends of the conveyor belt. A hinge pin tool is provided to assemble and disassemble the hinge pin.
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