Adjustable guide rail support
US5927480A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/2072
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support for the guide rail of a conveyor which enables the guide rail to be adjusted among a plurality of pre-set positions in a quick and simple manner with precision. The guide rail is supported by a generally horizontal support post which is supported by a vertical stanchion on the frame of the conveyor alongside the conveyor belt. The post has a latch pin and is mounted for slidable axial movement in the stanchion and is axially biased to urge the latch pin toward the stanchion. The stop member comprises a hollow cylindrical member slidably and rotatably mounted on the post between the pin and the stanchion. The end of the stop member confronting the latch pin has a plurality of receptacles to receive the latch pin, the axial depth of the receptacles are different to provide different positions for the post and thereby the guide rail.
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