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US 12,397,521 B2Granted
Conveyor belt end encapsulation systems and methods
AssigneeContiTech Deutschland GmbH
InventorScott Marvelley
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Abstract
One general aspect includes a method for generating an encapsulated belt containment system. The method also includes cutting a belt and removing rubber material from a portion of the belt to generate exposed belt end. The method also includes removing excess material from exposed cables of the exposed belt end. The method also includes organizing exposed cables into a plurality of cable groups and secure each group. The method also includes inserting the plurality of cable groups into a containment bag.
Claims12
A method for generating an encapsulated belt containment system, the method comprising:
- marking and preparing a belt end with a splice pattern;
- cutting a belt and removing rubber material from a portion of the belt at the belt end to generate an exposed belt end;
- removing excess material from exposed cables of the exposed belt end;
- organizing exposed cables into a plurality of cable groups and securing each group;
- inserting the plurality of cable groups into a containment bag;
- wrapping each group of the plurality of cable groups;
- wrapping each group with a textile material;
- marking and preparing the belt for splicing;
- and
- attaching a pulling plate to a non exposed end of the belt end;
- and
- attaching a moisture control mechanism in the form of a desiccant bag to the exposed cables prior to inserting the plurality of cable groups into the containment bag.
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