Conveyor belt system with take-up device
US7134544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G23/44
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor system having a frame, a drive sprocket rotatably mounted to the frame, and a tail pulley rotatably mounted to the frame opposite the drive sprocket. A continuous belt engages with the drive sprocket and tail pulley with a catenary take-up arrangement having an upper conveying portion and a lower return portion. A snub idler may be engaged with the return portion of the belt so that the belt properly engages the drive sprocket. A motor couples with the drive sprocket, the motor being capable of driving the belt in forward and reverse directions. A take-up device engages with the return portion of the belt so that the belt is capable of running in forward and reverse directions.
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