Conveyor systems with internal bands
AssigneeLewco, Inc.
InventorGerald T. Guerra
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Abstract
A conveyor system is configured to prevent objects from getting caught or pinched between rollers and belts. The system includes a base, frames on opposite sides of the base, a plurality of rollers each having a bearing, an attachment axle, a drive shaft, a drive belt connecting the draft shaft to one of the bearings, and connecting belts connecting the bearings. The bearings may be disposed between the frames such that the drive belt and connecting belts are protected between the frames or may be disposed within the frames such that the drive belt and connecting belts are protected within the frame when a cover is attached to the frame.
Claims20
A conveyor system for conveying a package, the conveyor system comprising:
- a base;
- frames on opposite sides of the base;
- a plurality of rollers each having an outer circumference, a first end, and a second end;
- a bearing disposed in the first end of each roller and having a first channel and a second channel;
- a cap disposed in the second end of each roller;
- an attachment axle extending through each of the rollers, caps, and bearings configured to attach the rollers, caps, and bearings to each of the frames;
- a drive shaft;
- and
- a cover disposed on an outside portion of each of the frames;
- wherein the drive shaft is connected to one of the bearings via a first drive belt;
- and
- wherein the covers and frames are configured to prevent access to the first drive belt from lateral sides of the conveyor system.
A bearing for use in a conveyor system, the bearing comprising:
- a first end;
- a second end opposite the first end;
- a first channel for receiving one of a first connecting belt and a first drive belt;
- a second channel for receiving one of a second connecting belt and second drive belt;
- and
- an attachment bore extending inwardly from the second end.
A conveyor system for conveying packages, the conveyor system comprising:
- a base;
- frames on opposite sides of the base having a proximal portion, a top portion, a bottom portion, a top distal portion, and a bottom distal portion;
- a plurality of rollers each having an outer circumference, a first end, and a second end;
- a bearing disposed in the first end of each roller and having a first channel and a second channel;
- a cap disposed in the second end of each roller;
- an attachment axle extending through each of the rollers, caps, and bearings and configured to attach the rollers, caps, and bearings to each of the frames;
- a drive shaft;
- and
- a cover disposed on an outside portion of each of the frames;
- wherein the drive shaft is connected to one of the bearings via a first drive belt;
- and
- wherein the rollers are disposed between the frames and at least a portion of each of the bearings is disposed within one of the frames such that the drive belt is disposed within the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.