Method of repairing a slat conveyor
US7383943B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G19/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of repairing a slat conveyor includes an anchor bar and a ratchet puller. The anchor bar preferably includes an anchor frame and a pair of C-clamps. A first C-clamp is pivotally coupled to a first end of the anchor bar with at least one link and the second C-clamp is coupled to a second end of the anchor bar with at least one link. The anchor bar is secured to conveyor frame with the pair of C-clamps. A first end of the ratchet puller is secured to the anchor bar and to a first end of a broken conveyor chain. A second end of the ratchet puller is attached to a second end of the broken conveyor chain. The ratchet puller is actuated, until the first and second ends of the broken chain meet.
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