Flexible and adjustable roller scrapers
AssigneeLaitram, L.L.C.
InventorsJoseph F. Kovacs, Christopher G. Greve, Robert S. Lapeyre
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Abstract
A flexible scraper for a grader or other solid object processing system. The flexible scraper is adjustably mounted to a frame and contacts a rotating roller to clean the rotating roller or prevent components from wrapping around the roller, as well as maintain products within designated lanes. Connectors allow insertion and release of the scraper into and from the frame. The flexible scraper is inserted into slots in the frame and held against the rotating roller by gravity.
Claims18
A processor for processing solid objects, comprising:
- a frame;
- a plurality of rollers extending in a longitudinal direction mounted to the frame;
- and
- a plurality of scrapers mounted to the frame, each scraper comprising a blade that contacts an associated roller, wherein the position of each scraper is adjustable relative to the frame.
A scraper for a processor of solid objects, comprising:
- a base extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end;
- a flexible blade extending downwards from the base;
- a first mounting tab coupled to the first end of the base;
- and
- a first connector extending from the first mounting tab for mounting the scraper to a frame of the processor.
A method of assembling a processor for processing solid objects, comprising:
- providing a processor having a plurality of longitudinally extending rollers mounted to a frame;
- providing a scraper having a flexible blade;
- and
- inserting the scraper into slots in the frame so that blade of the scraper contacts a roller of the processor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.