Conveyor belt cleaning apparatus and system
US7370749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Health considerations mandate continuous and thorough cleaning of modular conveyor belts used in the food processing industry. A modular belt cleaning system is provided having a sleeve bearing slidable over a supply pipe, and having apertures for engaging nozzles in the supply pipe. A sprocket is mountable over the sleeve bearing. Depressible retainers are disclosed to permit installation and removal of a sprocket over the sleeve bearing.
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