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US 5,699,894 AGranted
Cable driven conveyor system
AssigneeFMC Corporation
InventorsMichael J. Bestgen, Richard B. Kramer, Daniel P. Moulden, Chris Barbee, Bryon Hibbetts
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Abstract
There is disclosed a cable driven conveyor system having a plurality of hangers connected to a cable and conveyor belt disposed on the plurality of hangers. The conveyor system is capable of hauling material in more than one direction. The ends of the conveyor system may be easily transportable, allowing for flexibility in the setup of the conveyor system. Their is also shown an idler assembly for use in a cable driven system.
Claims26
A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- at least one hanger connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said hanger;
- an idler assembly, said idler assembly comprising an idler bracket having a first side and a second side and an angle between said first and second side, said idler bracket forming a v-shape, said idler assembly further comprising a first idler wheel connected to said first side of said idler bracket and a second idler wheel connected to said second side of said idler bracket, said first and second idler wheels forming a pair of idler wheels and being arranged in an angular relation forming a cradling region;
- and
- at least one support mounted on the underside of said conveyor belt;
- wherein said cradling region supports said cable and wherein said first idler wheel is generally parallel to said first side of said idler bracket and said second idler wheel is generally parallel to said second side of said idler bracket and wherein said conveyor system comprises a plurality of said hangers and a plurality of said supports, said hangers being disposed in a region approximately half way between adjacent supports.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- at least one hanger connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said hanger;
- an idler assembly, said idler assembly comprising an idler bracket having a first side and a second side and an angle between said first and second side, said idler bracket forming a v-shape, said idler assembly further comprising a first idler wheel connected to said first side of said idler bracket and a second idler wheel connected to said second side of said idler bracket, said first and second idler wheels forming a pair of idler wheels and being arranged in an angular relation forming a cradling region;
- a cable connecting assembly for connecting said cable to said hanger;
- and
- a chain disposed between said hanger and said cable connecting assembly wherein said cable connecting assembly comprises a spring steel strap and a bracket, said spring steel strap being fastened to one end of said bracket, and an opposing end of said spring steel strap being connected to said chain, said spring steel strap being wrapped around said cable and wherein said cradling region supports said cable and wherein said first idler wheel is generally parallel to said first side of said idler bracket and said second idler wheel is generally parallel to said second side of said idler bracket.
4 more elements
A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- at least one hanger connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said hanger;
- and
- at least one support mounted on the underside of said conveyor belt;
- wherein said conveyor system comprises a plurality of said hangers and a plurality of said supports, said hangers being disposed in a region approximately half way between adjacent supports.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- at least one hanger connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said hanger;
- a cable connecting assembly for connecting said cable to said hanger;
- and
- a chain disposed between said hanger and said cable connecting assembly;
- wherein said cable connecting assembly comprises a spring steel strap and a bracket, said spring steel strap being fastened to one end of said bracket, and an opposing end of said spring steel strap being connected to said chain, said spring steel strap being wrapped around said cable.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supporting said cable;
- and
- at least one bull wheel having a notch, said notch receiving said cable;
- and
- a steel plate cover disposed on said bull wheel allowing said material to be placed onto said steel plate cover;
- wherein said conveyor is capable of transporting said material in more than one direction.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supporting said cable;
- at least one bull wheel having a notch, said notch receiving said cable;
- and
- one of a side rail, bell flange and a wheel disposed below said bull wheel;
- wherein said conveyor is capable of transporting said material in more than one direction.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supporting said cable;
- at least one bull wheel having a notch, said notch receiving said cable;
- and
- a transportable bull wheel assembly, said transportable bull wheel comprising a mounting bracket, one side of said mounting bracket forming a shaft for said bull wheel, said transportable bull wheel assembly further comprising a plurality of wheels for allowing said assembly to be movable;
- wherein said conveyor is capable of transporting said material in more than one direction.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supposing said cable, each of said idler assemblies comprising an idler bracket having a first side and a second side and an angle between said first and second side, said idler bracket forming a v-shape, said idler assembly further comprising a first idler wheel connected to said first side of said idler bracket and a second idler wheel connected to said second side of said idler bracket, said first and second idler wheels forming a pair of idler wheels and being arranged in an angular relation forming a cradling region;
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- at least one bull wheel having a notch, said notch receiving said cable;
- wherein said cradling region supports said cable, said first idler wheel is generally parallel to said first side of said idler bracket and said second idler wheel is generally parallel to said second side of said idler bracket, and said conveyor is capable of transporting said material in more than one direction.
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A continuous haulage system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supporting said cable;
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- a continuous haulage assembly, said continuous haulage assembly comprising a bull wheel disposed on a shuttle car, said bull wheel having a notch for receiving said cable, said continuous haulage assembly being movable.
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A conveyor system for transporting material comprising:
- a cable;
- a plurality of hangers operatively connected to said cable;
- a conveyor belt disposed on said plurality of hangers;
- a plurality of idler assemblies, said idler assemblies supporting said cable;
- at least one bull wheel having a notch, said notch receiving said cable;
- and
- a continuous haulage assembly, said continuous haulage assembly comprising a bull wheel disposed on a shuttle car, said continuous haulage assembly being movable;
- wherein said conveyor is capable of transporting said material in more than one direction.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.