Self cleaning conveyor with roller scraper and debris reduction skirt
US7073661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G45/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for a street sweeper having a conveyor assembly. The conveyor assembly has a pair of rollers and a conveyor belt connected therebetween. The conveyor assembly is provided with debris skirts to lift the edge of the conveyor belt to prevent debris from traveling over the edge of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is formed into a concave orientation. The debris skirts is also connected to a rub rail to provide a dynamic seal along the length of the conveyor belt edges. The conveyor assembly is also provided with a roller scraper for removing debris accumulated upon the rollers. The roller scraper is adapted to envelop a portion of the roller. The conveyor assembly is also provided with a liquid delivery system for assisting in the removal of debris from the roller.
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