Apparatus and method for temporary support and isolation for a conveyor belt
US6659269B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing temporary support for and for isolation of an operating conveyor belt in order to insert permanent belt support structure. A top belt guard support and a bottom belt guard support are provided. A cantilever support structure that is connected to the leading ends of the top belt guard support and the bottom belt guard support that are primarily supported in a cantilever manner. The top belt guard support and the bottom belt guard support form a protected zone within a linear distance of the length of the top and bottom belt guard supports that enable installation of different types of permanent supports while the conveyor belt is operating.
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