Device for monitoring a conveyor
US6831566B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G43/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for monitoring a conveyor. The conveyor comprises a conveyor belt in an elastomeric material, with a carrying side for the transported material, a backing side and embedded reinforcements, as well as other components: namely, drive pulleys, return pulleys, reverse pulleys, conveyor pulleys, mounting structures feed chutes and other components, where necessary. According to the invention the device is characterized by comprising an opto-electronic system in the area where no material is transported, which optically records and signals any damage done to the conveyor belt, optionally with an automatic switching off of the conveyor. The device further comprises, particularly in connection with long conveyors, at least one detectable element integrated in the conveyor belt, in particular in the form of several elements which are arranged longitudinally and/or transversely, at set distances from each other and at least one scanning device for localizing the damage by remote detection of the element or elements.
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