Device for monitoring a conveyor
US7673740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/041
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring a conveying installation, comprising: a conveying belt (2) made of elastomeric material with a load-bearing side (3) for the conveying material and with a running side (4), the conveying belt having, in particular, an embedded reinforcing element (7); at least one detectable segment (8) which is embedded in the load-bearing side (3) and/or running side, in the vicinity of the surface; a detection system (6), in particular in the form of an optoelectronic system, which contactlessly senses and evaluates the detectable segment (8), in particular in conjunction with a process computer; and other installation parts, namely a drive drum, reversing drum, supporting rollers, supporting frameworks, and possibly other components; the detectable segment (8) being based on a thermochromic substance which results in a change in color if the temperature changes within the critical temperature range of a conveying belt, the detection system (6) sensing and evaluating the change in color.
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