US 10,696,484 B2 · Conveyor system

Abstract

Conveyor systems and assemblies for use in conveyor systems are provided. In some embodiments, a conveyor system comprises a mechanical chain and a chain adjustment assembly. In other embodiments, a conveyor system comprises a panel mount assembly, and in still other embodiments, a conveyor system comprises a support structure and a leveling assembly. In yet other embodiments, a conveyor system comprises a conveyor track assembly and a conveyor top protection assembly. Any embodiment of the conveyor system may also comprise a blocking bar configured to be positioned under a lower conveyor track assembly and/or a cap positioned between an end of a conveyor track assembly and a sprocket. Further, a cover assembly for a conveyor system may comprise a shield positioned over a sprocket assembly and/or an idler assembly of the conveyor system. A guard for positioning at an end of the conveyor system also may be provided.

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Dependent claims

A conveyor system, comprising:

a mechanical chain;
a drive end, a sprocket assembly positioned at the drive end for driving the mechanical chain;
a return end, an idler assembly positioned at the return end;
a guard positioned adjacent at least one of the drive end and the return end, the guard including a first guard and a second guard, the first guard and the second guard defining a gap therebetween;
and
a locking pin extending through the guard and into a support, the locking pin securing the guard in place,
wherein the mechanical chain is disposed between the first guard and the second guard such that the first guard is positioned on a first side of the mechanical chain and the second guard is positioned on a second side of the mechanical chain.

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A conveyor system, comprising:

at least one mechanical chain having a plurality of links, the at least one mechanical chain configured for conveying items thereon;
an upper profile for receipt of a portion of the at least one mechanical chain;
a lower profile for receipt of another portion of the at least one mechanical chain;
a support structure for supporting the at least one chain, the upper profile, and the lower profile;
a drive end, a sprocket assembly positioned at the drive end for driving the mechanical chain;
a guard positioned adjacent the drive end, the guard including a first guard and a second guard, the first guard and the second guard defining a gap therebetween;
a shield positioned over the sprocket assembly, the shield including a first shield and a second shield;
and
a chain adjustment assembly including a ram that translates horizontally in and out of a housing,
wherein the first guard is disposed between the mechanical chain and the first shield and the second guard is disposed between the mechanical chain and the second shield, and
wherein the mechanical chain is disposed between the first guard and the second guard such that the first guard is positioned on a first side of the mechanical chain and the second guard is positioned on a second side of the mechanical chain.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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