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US 2006/0231373 A1Published application
Laterally adjustable conveyor
OwnerJohn Taylor, Thomas Barrettinventors
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Abstract
A laterally adjustable conveyor utilizes a belt support assembly consisting of a plurality of pivoting support plates connected by pivots for sliding support of a flexible belt. A plurality of support stands provide support for the pivot plates from the floor or other supporting surface. A belt drive provides motive power for the flexible belt. A lateral adjustment assembly provides a means to position the back end laterally with respect to the front end of the conveyor by rotating pivot plates about plate pivots.
Claims23
A laterally adjustable conveyor for transporting material comprising:
- a belt support assembly comprising a first end support assembly and a second end support assembly and defining a longitudinal direction and a plurality of support plates disposed between said first end support assembly and said second end support assembly and operably connected to allow lateral adjustment of said second end support assembly relative to said second end support assembly, each of said support plates comprising a belt support surface;
- a flexible belt disposed on said belt support assembly and engaging each of said belt support surfaces on said each of said support plates;
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- at least one support stand attached to said plurality of said support plates, said at least one support stand comprising a means for lateral positioning on a conveyor support surface.
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