Method of monitoring belt orientation and/or belt travel of a band belt conveyor apparatus and a band belt conveyor
US7353937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of monitoring belt orientation and/or belt travel of a belt conveyor apparatus includes measurement of compression and/or thrust stress patterns within the belt as it passes over a support roller arrangement by measuring means embedded in the belt. The measured signal is recorded and associated with a specific support roller. The signal pattern allows conclusions to be drawn about misalignments of the belt or possible defects in the support rollers. A belt conveyor apparatus has measuring means embedded in the belt and including at least one multi-axis sensor for detecting the stress variations in the belt.
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