Idler pulley for a conveyor assembly
US6273244A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An idler pulley for use in supporting a conveyor belt in a conveyor assembly includes a central body portion, a first angled end portion extending from the central body portion and a second angled end portion extending from the central body portion. The first angled end portion includes a first outer end face and the second angled portion includes a second outer end face. A shaft is rotatably supported at a first location and extends into the first angled end portion. A first positive balanced connection is located between the first outer end face and the shaft such that the first positive balance connection is substantially adjacent to the first location to substantially reduce shaft deflection and provide a substantially balanced connection.
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