Guide rail system for roller-type conveyors
US6830146B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/2072
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide rail for a roller system having a conveyor frame formed by parallel sidebars, the guide rail includes an elongate member and a plurality of clips welded to a lower edge of the elongate member. Each clip has a U-shaped configuration which is sized for snapping over an upper horizontal edge of the sidebar. The U-shaped clip has an inner flange for positioning adjacent the rollers and an outer flange for positioning along the exterior of the conveyor frame. The outer flange has an angled end directed toward the inner flange to provide stability to the guide rail.
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