Support and coupling assembly for screw conveyor
US6398012B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G33/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support and coupling assembly for a screw conveyor which has first and second screw lengths aligned axially along an axial axis is disclosed. The support and coupling assembly couples the first and second screw conveyor lengths and also supports the two conveyor lengths were they are coupled. The assembly accommodates deflection between the first and second screw conveyor lengths by arranging radially-extending blades from respective ones of outer and inner members wherein the blades are spaced alternately with and angularly from respective blades to form angular spaces between blades. A resilient material is placed in the angular spaces between blades. The blades are aligned and configured to assist in easier manufacture of the assembly.
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