Conveyor noise isolation and wear prevention system
US5645155A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G39/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is embodied in a conveyor roller noise-isolator and wear-prevention system for mounting a conveyor roller to a conveyor system support frame. An apparatus is provided in which a conveyor roller axle is mounted to a conveyor side frame by a resilient bushing which serves to isolate the noise generated at the roller, prevent the noise generated at the interface between the axle and the frame, and prevent wear on the axle and the frame. The bushing achieves these goals by eliminating metal-to-metal contact at the mount interface and by having interference fits with the axle and with the frame to prevent relative motion.
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