Modular conveyor system
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1. A mobile frame assembly for mounting a conveyor thereon, the frame assembly comprising:
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a carriage assembly movably coupled to the skeleton for mounting the conveyor thereon, the carriage assembly being movable in a first direction and a second direction with respect to the skeleton, the second direction being substantially opposite the first direction, the carriage assembly including at least one conveyor support for positioning the conveyor thereon, a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the at least one conveyor support, and at least one wheel guide for guiding the plurality of wheels in the first direction and the second direction, thereby enabling movement of the carriage assembly in the first direction and the second direction;
a drive system for moving the carriage assembly in the first direction and the second direction, the drive system including, a drive member coupled to the carriage assembly, a drive shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly, an idler shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly, a first cable having a first end attached to the drive shaft and a second end attached to the drive member, such that rotation of the drive shaft in a third direction produces a corresponding motion of the drive member in the first direction, and a second cable having a first end attached to the drive shaft, a second end attached to the drive member, and a portion intermediate the first and second ends wrapped about the idler shaft, such that rotation of the drive shaft in a fourth direction opposite the third direction produces a corresponding motion of the drive member in the second direction.
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Abstract
A mobile conveyor system includes a conveyor having a portion with a first dimension, the first dimension having a value falling within a predetermined range of values. The system also includes a mobile frame assembly for mounting the conveyor thereon. The frame assembly defines a conveyor mounting bed having a second dimension that is adjustable for receiving therein the portion of the conveyor having the first dimension, for mounting the conveyor to the frame assembly.
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1. A mobile frame assembly for mounting a conveyor thereon, the frame assembly comprising:
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a skeleton; a carriage assembly movably coupled to the skeleton for mounting the conveyor thereon, the carriage assembly being movable in a first direction and a second direction with respect to the skeleton, the second direction being substantially opposite the first direction, the carriage assembly including at least one conveyor support for positioning the conveyor thereon, a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the at least one conveyor support, and at least one wheel guide for guiding the plurality of wheels in the first direction and the second direction, thereby enabling movement of the carriage assembly in the first direction and the second direction; a drive system for moving the carriage assembly in the first direction and the second direction, the drive system including, a drive member coupled to the carriage assembly, a drive shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly, an idler shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly, a first cable having a first end attached to the drive shaft and a second end attached to the drive member, such that rotation of the drive shaft in a third direction produces a corresponding motion of the drive member in the first direction, and a second cable having a first end attached to the drive shaft, a second end attached to the drive member, and a portion intermediate the first and second ends wrapped about the idler shaft, such that rotation of the drive shaft in a fourth direction opposite the third direction produces a corresponding motion of the drive member in the second direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mobile conveyor system comprising:
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a mobile frame assembly for mounting a conveyor thereon, the frame assembly defining a conveyor mounting bed having a first end rotatably coupled to the frame assembly, and a second end opposite the first end; a vehicle coupled to the frame assembly for transporting the frame assembly and the conveyor, wherein the frame assembly is coupled to the vehicle by a swivel assembly to enable the frame assembly to swivel with respect to the vehicle about a substantially vertical axis, and wherein the swivel assembly includes; an adapter configured for securement to a portion of the vehicle; a first bracket secured to the adapter; a first member secured to the frame assembly and pivotably connected to the first bracket so as to enable pivoting of the first member with respect to the first bracket; a first hydraulic cylinder connected to the adapter and the first member so as to initiate pivoting of the first member with respect to the first bracket upon actuation of the first hydraulic cylinder; and a second hydraulic cylinder connected to the adapter and the first member so as to initiate, in conjunction with the first hydraulic cylinder, pivoting of the first member with respect to the first bracket upon actuation of the second hydraulic cylinder. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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