Conveyor belt return roller guard
US6318545A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G45/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guard adapted for enclosing an exposed return roller in a conveyor belt system. The guard attachment brackets are adapted to utilize the existing attachment point hardware of the exposed return roller to facilitate guard installation on an existing conveyor system. The attachment brackets provide adjustment of the guard relative the return roller. The guard permits visual inspection to detect accumulation of debris between the guard and return roller. The guard may also be adapted with wiper extensions for cleaning debris from the conveyor belt surface.
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