Side-flexing conveyor module with detachable roller assembly
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path, said conveyor chain comprising:
- a chain pin;
a first link module including a first plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction of conveyor travel and which respectively have therein aligned first bores receiving said chain pin, and which define a series of spaces, said first link module further including a second plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction opposite to the direction of conveyor travel and being laterally offset from said first plurality of laterally spaced eyes;
a second link module including a third plurality of laterally spaced eyes which respectively have therein aligned second bores receiving said chain pin to prevent disconnection of said first and second modules; and
a roller assembly detachably mounted to at least one of said first and second link modules between adjacent laterally spaced eyes of said at least one of said first and second link modules, and a portion of said roller assembly extending downwardly from said at least one of said first and second link modules.
7 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A link module suitable for use in a conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path. The module includes a first eye and a second eye adjacent the first eye. The eyes define a space therebetween. A roller assembly extends into the space and is detachably mounted between the first and second eyes.
37 Citations
10 Claims
-
1. A conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path, said conveyor chain comprising:
-
a chain pin; a first link module including a first plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction of conveyor travel and which respectively have therein aligned first bores receiving said chain pin, and which define a series of spaces, said first link module further including a second plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction opposite to the direction of conveyor travel and being laterally offset from said first plurality of laterally spaced eyes; a second link module including a third plurality of laterally spaced eyes which respectively have therein aligned second bores receiving said chain pin to prevent disconnection of said first and second modules; and a roller assembly detachably mounted to at least one of said first and second link modules between adjacent laterally spaced eyes of said at least one of said first and second link modules, and a portion of said roller assembly extending downwardly from said at least one of said first and second link modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 6, 7, 8)
-
-
4. A conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path, said conveyor chain comprising:
-
a chain pin; a first link module including a first plurality of laterally spaced eyes which respectively have therein aligned first bores receiving said chain pin, and which define a series of spaces; a second link module including a second plurality of laterally spaced eyes which respectively have therein aligned second bores receiving said chain pin to prevent disconnection of said first and second modules; and a roller assembly detachably mounted to at least one of said first and second link modules between adjacent laterally spaced eyes of said at least one of said first and second link modules, and a portion of said roller assembly extending downwardly from said at least one of said first and second link modules, wherein said detachable roller assembly includes a roller rotatably mounted on a spindle detachably mounted to said at least one of said first and second link modules, and said spindle includes a stepped shaft having a first diameter and a smaller second diameter interposed between the first diameter and distal end of the shaft, said roller is rotatably mounted on the second diameter and abuts a step defining a boundary between said first and second diameters. - View Dependent Claims (5)
-
-
9. A link module for use in a conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path, said module comprising:
-
a first eye; a second eye adjacent said first eye and defining a space therebetween; and a roller assembly extending into said space and detachably mounted between said first and second eyes, wherein said detachable roller assembly includes a roller rotatably mounted on a spindle detachably mounted between said first and second eyes, and said spindle includes a stepped shaft having a first diameter and a smaller second diameter interposed between the first diameter and distal end of the shaft, said roller is rotatably mounted on the second diameter and abuts a step defining a boundary between said first and second diameters. - View Dependent Claims (10)
-
Specification