Device for continuous height regulation of sidepieces of conveyor belts
US8746443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G21/2081
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for adjusting the flanges in a conveyor belt structure (B) which comprises means (F) for fixing together a flange (C), the conveyor belt structure and said device; top support means (1) for fixing the device to the structure (B) of the conveyor belt with the fixing means (F); bottom support means (2) to which the flange (C) is fixed by means of the fixing means (F) passing through the conveyor belt structure (B); an adjusting screw (3) which allows raising or lowering of the flange (C); an adjusting nut (4) integral with the top support means (1) for allowing the upward or downward movement of the adjusting screw (3); a bush-holder (5) integral with the bottom support means (2); a bush (6) mounted in the bush-holder (5), for allowing rotation of the adjusting screw (3) relative to the bottom support means (2); a washer (7) for preventing friction between the adjusting screw (3) and the bush-holder (5); a lock-nut (8) for fixing the position of the adjusting screw (3); twisting means (9) for rotating said adjusting screw (3); and stop means (10) for supporting the bush (6), the bush-holder (5) and the bottom support means (2).
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