Shaft support for resisting separation of a flexible connection
AssigneeVan der Graaf Inc.
InventorAlexander Kanaris
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Abstract
A shaft support or mount for supporting a conveyor roller and for dampening the vibrations of the conveyor roller or conveyor roller assembly in operation, by providing flexible connection means in the shaft support, which is usually comprised of rubber. The shaft support is further designed for increased resistance to shearing or de-lamination resulting from the rotational operation of the conveyor roller. The shaft support includes means for resisting the separation of the rubber from other surfaces of the shaft support, usually metal, which is caused by operation of the conveyor roller, thereby providing a more durable and resistant shaft support. A method of dampening the transmittal of vibrations of a conveyor roller assembly is also provided.
Claims20
A shaft support for supporting at least one end of a shaft of a roller, comprising:
- (a) spaced first and second support means;
- (b) flexible connection means for connecting said first and second support means;
- (c) said first support means including means to capture said end of said shaft;
- (d) and said one of said support means including means for resisting the separation of said flexible connection means from said support means.
A method of dampening the transmittal of vibrations from a conveyor roller to a bracket comprising the steps of:
- (a) connecting said conveyor roller to a first support;
- (b) connecting a second support to said bracket;
- (c) connecting said first and second support by providing rubber between the first and second support means;
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- (d) providing means for resisting the separation of said rubber from said supports upon rotational displacement of said supports.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.