Apparatus and method for use in replacing conveyor belts
US5394977A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for facilitating the replacement of an endless conveyor belt having arcuate outer and inner edge portions. During the operation of the endless conveyor belt a plurality of cooperating pairs of guide rollers are in contact with shoulder portions of the endless conveyor belt adjacent to the arcuate outer edge portion to maintain the endless conveyor belt moving in a desired path. One of each cooperating pairs of rollers is mounted for movement between a first location whereat the cooperating pair of rollers are located to contact the shoulder portions and a second location whereat the cooperating pairs of rollers are spaced apart a distance permitting passage of the shoulder portions therebetween.
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