Protective cover for guide blocks
US6386654B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective cover member for a guide block on a drive belt includes an inner portion shaped to substantially conform to at least a portion of the outer surface of the guide block. The cover member is attached to the guide block by bonding the cover member to the guide block, mechanical fasteners such as screws or bolts, and/or using an interference design whereby the cover member is retained by frictional forces or by snapping around a portion of the guide block. The outer surface of the cover member is shaped and sized to be engaged by drive members associated with a drive wheel. The cover member may be constructed of material that is capable of withstanding higher temperatures and forces compared to the material of the guide blocks.
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