Adjustment system for a speed reduction belt assembly
US7708132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0282
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated adjustment system is provided for positioning a speed reduction belt assembly to receive an elongated wood article exiting a processing machine. The speed reduction belt assembly has opposite first and second ends. The automated adjustment system includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism operable to adjust an angle of the speed reduction belt assembly in a horizontal plane. The automated adjustment system also includes a vertical adjustment mechanism operable to adjust the height of one of the first and second ends of the belt assembly relative to the other of the first and second ends of the belt assembly, thereby adjusting an inclination of the belt assembly. The automated adjustment system further includes a control unit in communication with the horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanisms for sending control signals thereto. The control signals determine the angle and inclination of the belt assembly.
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