Snap-in dual-pronged retaining device for a conveyor component
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1. A retaining device for a conveyor component, comprising:
- a substantially planar base having a first curved side edge and a second curved side edge opposite the first curved side edge;
a first prong extending from the base along a first axis, the first prong having a side surface that coincides with the first curved side surface of the base;
a second prong extending from the base along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second prong having a side surface that coincides with the second curved side surface of the base; and
a fastener comprising a retention barb for securing the retaining device relative to a conveyor component.
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Abstract
A snap-in dual-pronged retaining device for a conveyor component includes two parallel prongs extending from an integral base. The prongs may form axles for rollers, hinge rods for coupling two conveyor belt modules together, or retaining shafts for retaining a component relative to the conveyor belt. A fastener secures the retaining device and conveyor component in place.
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14 Claims
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1. A retaining device for a conveyor component, comprising:
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a substantially planar base having a first curved side edge and a second curved side edge opposite the first curved side edge; a first prong extending from the base along a first axis, the first prong having a side surface that coincides with the first curved side surface of the base; a second prong extending from the base along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second prong having a side surface that coincides with the second curved side surface of the base; and a fastener comprising a retention barb for securing the retaining device relative to a conveyor component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A conveyor belt module, comprising:
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a body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, laterally from a first side edge to a second side edge and in thickness from a top surface to a bottom surface, the body further including a first stanchion extending up from the top surface, the first stanchion including a recess and two openings; a pair of rollers coupled to the body using a retaining device having two prongs extending from an integral base received in the recess of the first stanchion, each prong extending through an opening of the first stanchion and through a roller; and a lock for securing the retaining device relative to the body. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A retaining device for a conveyor component, comprising:
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a substantially planar base having a straight top edge, a straight bottom edge, a first curved side edge forming a semicircle extending tangent to and connecting the straight top edge to the straight bottom edge and a second curved side edge opposite the first curved side edge, the second curved side edge forming a semicircle extending tangent to and connecting the straight top edge to the straight bottom edge; a first prong having a circular cross-section extending from the base along a first axis, the first prong having a side surface that coincides with the first curved side surface of the base; and a second prong having a circular cross-section extending from the base along a second axis parallel to the first axis, the second prong having a side surface that coincides with the second curved side surface of the base, wherein each prong has a diameter equal to the height of the planar base.
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