Automatic belt tracking system
US8047355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G23/44
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an aspect of the present invention, a system and method are provided that detect belt mis-tracking and in response, automatically adjusts. In some implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with a weigh feeder or weigh belt. In other implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with other devices that convey material via one or more belts. The system and method can be implemented by providing one or more sensors that detect belt mis-tracking, a motor for adjusting a belt pulley and one or more controllers that operate the motor in response to signals from the one or more sensors.
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