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Pivotable support for a conveyor and method of replacing a damaged conveyor belt

US7497326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2006
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is related to the replacement of a damaged conveyor belt. Opening the pivotable support associated with the conveyor's leg allows the damaged conveyor belt to be removed from the conveyor without dismantling numerous sections of the belt holder.

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