Hygienic drum motor
First Claim
1. A drum motor comprising a drum shell accommodating a geared rim secured to the drum shell, a first inner end cap attached to the geared rim, a second inner end cap attached to a locking flange having an expanding element adapted to secure the second inner end cap to the drum shell when attaching the second inner end cap to the locking flange, wherein the locking flange is adapted to be displaced axially towards the second inner end cap when the second inner end cap is being tightened against the locking flange.
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Abstract
A drum motor optimized for the hygienic requirements in the food industry; in particular the drum motor is used for driving conveyor belts. One embodiment of the invention discloses a drum motor comprising a drum shell accommodating a geared rim secured to the drum shell, a first inner end cap attached to the geared rim, a second inner end cap attached to a locking flange having an expanding element adapted to secure the second inner end cap to the drum shell when attaching the second inner end cap to the locking flange.
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- 1. A drum motor comprising a drum shell accommodating a geared rim secured to the drum shell, a first inner end cap attached to the geared rim, a second inner end cap attached to a locking flange having an expanding element adapted to secure the second inner end cap to the drum shell when attaching the second inner end cap to the locking flange, wherein the locking flange is adapted to be displaced axially towards the second inner end cap when the second inner end cap is being tightened against the locking flange.
- 10. A drum motor for a conveyor belt comprising a drum shell and first and second stationary shafts traversing each end of the drum shell, the drum shell accommodating a geared rim secured to the drum shell, a first inner end cap attached to the geared rim, a second inner end cap secured against the drum shell, support cups attached to the stationary shafts and outer end caps attached to the inner end caps or the drum shell and sealing against the support cups, each support cup comprising a support interface adapted for attachment to a conveyor frame, wherein a safety shield is attached to at least one of the support cups and the support interface, the safety shield adapted to at least partly cover the gaps between the conveyor belt and the drum shell.
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