A conveyor module is disclosed. The module is formed around one or more cup assemblies. The cup assembly comprises a cup having a top formed flush with the top surface of the module, and a bottom formed flush with the bottom surface of the module. The cup has a hollow interior and a pair of opposing sockets positioned in the interior. An axle extends between the sockets. A roller is mounted on the axle and extends above the top surface of the module, and may also extend below the bottom surface of the module. The cup assembly comprises a cup having a top having a top perimeter, and a bottom having a bottom perimeter. A centerline of the cup has a middle perimeter. The top perimeter and the bottom perimeter are shorter than the middle perimeter.
A conveyor module is disclosed. The module is formed around one or more cup assemblies. The cup assembly comprises a cup having a top formed flush with the top surface of the module, and a bottom formed flush with the bottom surface of the module. The cup has a hollow interior and a pair of opposing sockets positioned in the interior. An axle extends between the sockets. A roller is mounted on the axle and extends above the top surface of the module, and may also extend below the bottom surface of the module. The cup assembly comprises a cup having a top having a top perimeter, and a bottom having a bottom perimeter. A centerline of the cup has a middle perimeter. The top perimeter and the bottom perimeter are shorter than the middle perimeter.
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
B65G 39/02 - Adaptations of individual rollers and supports therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
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CONVEYOR MODULE, SMALL FRAGMENTS OF WHICH ARE MAGNETICALLY AND X-RAY DETECTABLE
A conveyor module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and/or magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a polyketone resin, a ferrous metal powder, and, optionally, a barium sulfate powder. The ferrous metal powder is preferably 400 series stainless steel powder, or alternatively, a 300 series stainless steel powder, iron powder, or other iron alloy powder.
A conveyor module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and/or magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a polyketone resin, a ferrous metal powder, and, optionally, a barium sulfate powder. The ferrous metal powder is preferably 400 series stainless steel powder, or alternatively, a 300 series stainless steel powder, iron powder, or other iron alloy powder.
G01V 15/00 - Tags attached to, or associated with, an object, in order to enable detection of the object
G01V 5/00 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
B29C 70/00 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
C08L 61/02 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones only
C08K 3/30 - Sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing compounds
A conveyer module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a polyketone, stainless steel powder, and barium sulfate powder. The thermoplastic polymer comprises a polyketone constituting less than 95.5% by weight of the mixture. The stainless steel constitutes at least 0.5% by weight of the mixture, and the barium sulfate constitutes at least 4% or more by weight of the mixture.
A conveyor system is provided. Conveyor modules are pivotally secured to one another through engagement of links on a first and second side of each module. Portals extend through the modules. Each portal comprises four portal surfaces oriented in opposing pairs. A radial slot is located on each of at least two portal surfaces. A cup is provided with four walls. Ridges are formed on the outside surfaces of at least two opposing walls of the cup. An orifice is formed on two opposing walls of the cup. A roller is rotatably mounted on an axle that extends between the orifices to position the roller inside the cup. The cup is secured inside the portal by engagement of the ridges with the slots. The cup and roller assembly may be rotated to change its orientation relative to the module.
B65G 39/20 - Arrangements of rollers attached to moving belts or chains
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
B65G 39/02 - Adaptations of individual rollers and supports therefor
B65G 17/34 - Individual load-carriers having flat surfaces, e.g. platforms, grids, forks
Health considerations mandate continuous and thorough cleaning of modular conveyor belts used in the food processing industry. A modular belt cleaning system is provided having a sleeve bearing slidable over a supply pipe, and having apertures for engaging nozzles in the supply pipe. A sprocket is mountable over the sleeve bearing. Depressible retainers are disclosed to permit installation and removal of a sprocket over the sleeve bearing.
In the meat processing industry, maintaining a clean and efficient environment can be important. Over the years, modular conveyor belts have become a commonplace component of meat processing operations. To provide an efficient and long lasting conveyor system, sprocket driven modules are provided with improved configurations which result in improved belt tracking and reduce incidents of mechanical failure. Specifically, these improvements include a conveyor module having a central drive bar having alternating crest pairs and troughs along its top, connected by shoulders that enable improved driving and tracking while being structurally strong and easy to clean.
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B65G 17/00 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
A conveyor system is provided. Conveyor modules are pivotally secured to one another through engagement of links on a first and second side of each module. Portals extend through the modules. Each portal comprises four portal surfaces oriented in opposing pairs. A radial slot is located on each of at least two portal surfaces. A cup is provided with four walls. Ridges are formed on the outside surfaces of at least two opposing walls of the cup. An orifice is formed on two opposing walls of the cup. A roller is rotatably mounted on an axle that extends between the orifices to position the roller inside the cup. The cup is secured inside the portal by engagement of the ridges with the slots. The cup and roller assembly may be rotated to change its orientation relative to the module.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
In the meat processing industry, maintaining a clean and efficient environment can be important. Over the years, modular conveyor belts have become a commonplace component of meat processing operations. To provide an efficient and long lasting conveyor system, sprocket driven modules are provided with improved configurations which result in improved belt tracking and reduce incidents of mechanical failure. Specifically, these improvements include a conveyor module having a central drive bar having alternating crest pairs and troughs along its top, connected by shoulders that enable improved driving and tracking while being structurally strong and easy to clean.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
