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B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements 10
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B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework 7
E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face 6
B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough 5
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1.

Deflector for high angle conveyor pressing assembly

      
Application Number 17323633
Grant Number 11655104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-18
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
Inventor
  • Wilson, Gavin
  • Nix, Stevie Kim

Abstract

A pressing assembly for a conveyor having a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt includes a roller support, a linkage coupled to the roller support, a roller rotatably coupled to the linkage, the roller configured to engage the first conveyor belt to press the first conveyor belt toward the second conveyor belt, and a deflector engageable with the first conveyor belt to inhibit contact between the first conveyor belt and the linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 15/14 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts
  • B65G 15/16 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts between an auxiliary belt and a main belt

2.

High angle conveyor with self-adjusting inflection zone assembly

      
Application Number 16561758
Grant Number 10894665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-05
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2021-01-19
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Wilson, Andrew
  • Wilson, Gavin
  • Nix, Stevie Kim
  • Atkinson, Larry Ned

Abstract

A high angle conveyor includes a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a first idler roller engaged with the first conveyor belt, the first idler roller being coupled to a first pivot frame, and a second idler roller engaged with the second conveyor belt, the second idler roller being coupled to a second pivot frame. The first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt define an inflection point between the first idler roller and the second idler roller. The first and second pivot frames are pivotable from an initial position toward an expanded position in response to a lump of material larger than a specified capacity of the high angle conveyor passing through the inflection point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 15/16 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts between an auxiliary belt and a main belt
  • B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
  • B65G 15/22 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising a series of co-operating units
  • F16F 1/12 - Attachments or mountings
  • B65G 39/14 - Spring-supported sets, e.g. permitting troughing of a load-carrying belt

3.

CONVEYOR LIFTING DEVICE

      
Document Number 03111197
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-30
Open to Public Date 2020-03-05
Owner CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
Inventor
  • Wood, Travers
  • Vant, Simon
  • Hubble, Ryan

Abstract

A device for separating a conveying member from a support structure includes an elongated member for engaging a portion of the conveying member, and a lever. The elongated member includes a first end and a second end. The lever is coupled to at least one end of the elongated member, and the lever includes a base end and a distal end. The lever is pivotable between a first position in which the elongated member is lowered and a second position in which the elongated member is elevated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
  • B65G 21/00 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors
  • B65G 21/06 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors consisting essentially of struts, ties, or like structural elements constructed to facilitate rapid assembly or dismantling
  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework

4.

Conveyor lifting device

      
Application Number 16557616
Grant Number 10974903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Wood, Travers
  • Vant, Simon
  • Hubble, Ryan

Abstract

A device for separating a conveying member from a support structure includes an elongated member for engaging a portion of the conveying member, and a lever. The elongated member includes a first end and a second end. The lever is coupled to at least one end of the elongated member, and the lever includes a base end and a distal end. The lever is pivotable between a first position in which the elongated member is lowered and a second position in which the elongated member is elevated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
  • B65G 15/60 - Arrangements for supporting or guiding belts, e.g. by fluid jets
  • B65G 21/06 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors consisting essentially of struts, ties, or like structural elements constructed to facilitate rapid assembly or dismantling
  • B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework

5.

Deflector for high angle conveyor pressing assembly

      
Application Number 16512765
Grant Number 11008171
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-16
First Publication Date 2020-01-16
Grant Date 2021-05-18
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Wilson, Gavin
  • Nix, Stevie Kim

Abstract

A high angle conveyor includes a frame, a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, and a pressing assembly configured to press the first conveyor belt toward the second conveyor belt. The pressing assembly includes a bracket pivotally coupled to the frame, a roller support pivotally coupled to the bracket at a pivot joint, a plurality of rollers coupled to the roller support, the plurality of rollers configured to engage the first conveyor belt, and a deflector configured to inhibit contact between the first conveyor belt and the pivot joint.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 15/16 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts the load being conveyed between the belts between an auxiliary belt and a main belt

6.

Conveyor support structure and retainer for same

      
Application Number 16036668
Grant Number 10252864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-16
First Publication Date 2019-01-10
Grant Date 2019-04-09
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor Summerell, Paul John

Abstract

A conveyor support includes a frame, a roller, and a retainer. The frame includes a support arm. The roller includes a shaft and a shell supported for rotation relative to the shaft, and the shaft includes an end. The retainer releasably secures the end of the shaft relative to the support arm. The retainer includes a first portion engaging a first side of the support arm and a second portion engaging a second side of the support arm. The second portion is biased toward the first portion to exert a compressive force on the support arm. At least one of the first portion and the second portion engages the shaft of the roller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework
  • E21F 13/02 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions in galleries

7.

Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism

      
Application Number 15997454
Grant Number 10118767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-04
First Publication Date 2018-10-04
Grant Date 2018-11-06
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Croker, Matthew John

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a support structure, a first carriage, a second carriage, and a brake mechanism. The first carriage is positioned proximate a first end of the support structure and is supported for movement relative to the support structure. The first carriage includes first rolls for receiving the belt such that movement of the first carriage modifies a tension in the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the support structure and includes second rolls and at least one return pulley. The second rolls are configured to support a portion of the belt extending between the first carriage and the second carriage. The brake mechanism is positioned proximate a second end of the support structure and includes a brake pulley and a brake selectively retarding rotation of the brake pulley. The brake pulley supports a portion of the belt extending between the brake mechanism and the return pulley.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • B65G 23/00 - Driving gear for endless conveyorsBelt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 23/26 - Applications of clutches or brakes

8.

Winch drum tension isolation system

      
Application Number 15902607
Grant Number 11203512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-22
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Key, Barry T.
  • Tramutolo, William

Abstract

A winch drum tension isolation system includes a winch drum having an outwardly extending flange. The flange includes a plurality of holes spaced along the flange. The winch drum tension isolation system also includes a locking mechanism positioned proximate the winch drum. The locking mechanism includes a locking member engageable with the flange, the locking member movable between a first position, in which the locking member is received in a first one of the plurality of holes to prevent rotation of the winch drum, and a second position, in which the locking member is spaced apart from the flange to permit rotation of the winch drum. The winch drum tension isolation system also includes a safety release mechanism having a release member that is selectively engageable with a second one of the plurality of holes to permit removal of the locking member.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism

      
Application Number 15848062
Grant Number 10011432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Croker, Matthew John

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a support structure, a first carriage, a second carriage, and a brake mechanism. The first carriage is positioned proximate a first end of the support structure and is supported for movement relative to the support structure. The first carriage includes first rolls for receiving the belt such that movement of the first carriage modifies a tension in the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the support structure and includes second rolls and at least one return pulley. The second rolls are configured to support a portion of the belt extending between the first carriage and the second carriage. The brake mechanism is positioned proximate a second end of the support structure and includes a brake pulley and a brake selectively retarding rotation of the brake pulley. The brake pulley supports a portion of the belt extending between the brake mechanism and the return pulley.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • B65G 23/00 - Driving gear for endless conveyorsBelt- or chain-tensioning arrangements

10.

Take-up mechanism for conveyor system

      
Application Number 15847472
Grant Number 10138069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-19
First Publication Date 2018-04-19
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a first end including a drive unit, an anchor structure, a continuous belt extending at least partially between the drive unit and the anchor structure, a first carriage, and a second carriage. The first carriage is coupled to the drive unit and supports a portion of the belt. The first carriage is supported for movement relative to the drive unit to adjust a tension in the belt, and the first carriage is movable between the drive unit and an intermediate position. The second carriage is releasably secured to the anchor structure and supports another portion of the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the anchor structure between a first position and a second position. A distance between the first end and the second carriage defining a take-up length, and movement of the second carriage changes the take-up length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face
  • E21C 27/02 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam solely by slitting

11.

Conveyor bridge

      
Application Number 15714300
Grant Number 10145242
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-25
First Publication Date 2018-01-11
Grant Date 2018-12-04
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • E21C 27/00 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face
  • E21C 27/02 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam solely by slitting
  • B65G 21/12 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of position of load-carrier or traction element as a whole

12.

Adjustable idler support system for conveyor belt

      
Application Number 15207769
Grant Number 09856088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-12
First Publication Date 2018-01-02
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor Riggs, Mark Daniel

Abstract

An idler support assembly is configured to support a conveyor belt thereon. The idler support assembly includes a frame having a first end and a second end, and a first idler roller coupled to the frame between the first and second ends. The first idler roller is configured to rotate about a first roller axis. The idler support assembly also includes a second idler roller coupled to the frame between the first and second ends. The second idler roller is configured to rotate about a second roller axis. The idler support assembly further includes a first base pivotably coupled to the first end of the frame about a first pivot axis, and an adjustable support selectively coupled to the second end of the frame in a plurality of positions. Each of the plurality of positions defines an angle in which the frame extends relative to the first base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework
  • B65G 39/00 - Rollers, e.g. drive rollers, or arrangements thereof incorporated in roller-ways or other types of mechanical conveyors
  • B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
  • B65G 39/16 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework for aligning belts or chains

13.

Conveyor support structure and retainer for same

      
Application Number 15442254
Grant Number 10023395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-24
First Publication Date 2017-08-31
Grant Date 2018-07-17
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor Summerell, Paul John

Abstract

A conveyor support includes a frame, a roller, and a retainer. The frame includes a support arm. The roller includes a shaft and a shell supported for rotation relative to the shaft, and the shaft includes an end. The retainer releasably secures the end of the shaft relative to the support arm. The retainer includes a first portion engaging a first side of the support arm and a second portion engaging a second side of the support arm. The second portion is biased toward the first portion to exert a compressive force on the support arm. At least one of the first portion and the second portion engages the shaft of the roller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework
  • E21F 13/02 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions in galleries

14.

Take-up mechanism for conveyor system

      
Application Number 15472838
Grant Number 09850073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
First Publication Date 2017-07-20
Grant Date 2017-12-26
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a first end including a drive unit, an anchor structure, a continuous belt extending at least partially between the drive unit and the anchor structure, a first carriage, and a second carriage. The first carriage is coupled to the drive unit and supports a portion of the belt. The first carriage is supported for movement relative to the drive unit to adjust a tension in the belt, and the first carriage is movable between the drive unit and an intermediate position. The second carriage is releasably secured to the anchor structure and supports another portion of the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the anchor structure between a first position and a second position. A distance between the first end and the second carriage defining a take-up length, and movement of the second carriage changes the take-up length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face
  • E21C 27/02 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam solely by slitting

15.

Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism

      
Application Number 15288742
Grant Number 09868592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-07
First Publication Date 2017-04-13
Grant Date 2018-01-16
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Croker, Matthew John

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a support structure, a first carriage, a second carriage, and a brake mechanism. The first carriage is positioned proximate a first end of the support structure and is supported for movement relative to the support structure. The first carriage includes first rolls for receiving the belt such that movement of the first carriage modifies a tension in the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the support structure and includes second rolls and at least one return pulley. The second rolls are configured to support a portion of the belt extending between the first carriage and the second carriage. The brake mechanism is positioned proximate a second end of the support structure and includes a brake pulley and a brake selectively retarding rotation of the brake pulley. The brake pulley supports a portion of the belt extending between the brake mechanism and the return pulley.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • B65G 23/00 - Driving gear for endless conveyorsBelt- or chain-tensioning arrangements

16.

Winch drum tension isolation system

      
Application Number 15332486
Grant Number 09676559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-24
First Publication Date 2017-02-09
Grant Date 2017-06-13
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A winch drum tension isolation system includes a winch drum including an outwardly extending flange, the flange including a plurality of holes spaced along the flange. The winch drum tension isolation system also includes a locking mechanism positioned proximate the winch drum and including a locking member engageable with the flange. The locking member is movable between a first position, in which the locking member is received in one of the plurality of holes to prevent rotation of the winch drum, and a second position, in which the locking member is spaced apart from the flange to permit rotation of the winch drum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66D 1/00 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans
  • B65G 23/24 - Gearing between driving motor and belt- or chain-engaging elements
  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B66D 1/30 - Rope, cable, or chain drums or barrels
  • B66D 5/34 - Detent devices having latches
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face

17.

Conveyor bridge

      
Application Number 15170753
Grant Number 09771799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-01
First Publication Date 2016-12-08
Grant Date 2017-09-26
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • E21C 27/00 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face
  • E21C 27/02 - Machines which completely free the mineral from the seam solely by slitting
  • B65G 21/12 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of position of load-carrier or traction element as a whole

18.

Take-up mechanism for conveyor system

      
Application Number 15085160
Grant Number 09624771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-30
First Publication Date 2016-10-06
Grant Date 2017-04-18
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a first end including a drive unit, an anchor structure, a continuous belt extending at least partially between the drive unit and the anchor structure, a first carriage, and a second carriage. The first carriage is coupled to the drive unit and supports a portion of the belt. The first carriage is supported for movement relative to the drive unit to adjust a tension in the belt, and the first carriage is movable between the drive unit and an intermediate position. The second carriage is releasably secured to the anchor structure and supports another portion of the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the anchor structure between a first position and a second position. A distance between the first end and the second carriage defining a take-up length, and movement of the second carriage changes the take-up length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
  • E21F 13/06 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions at or adjacent to the working face

19.

Conveyor carriage position monitoring

      
Application Number 14947471
Grant Number 09463934
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-20
First Publication Date 2016-03-17
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Waller, Rex
  • Waugh, Patrick

Abstract

A carriage system including a carriage having a target; a winch; a position sensor configured to sense a position of the target; and a controller. The winch includes a cable, a motor, and a motor sensor. The cable couples the carriage to the winch. The motor sensor senses a motor characteristic. The controller is configured to receive the motor characteristic and the position of the target, calculate a characteristic of the system, and output the characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness

20.

Multi-piece shaft

      
Application Number 14732022
Grant Number 09359144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-05
First Publication Date 2015-09-24
Grant Date 2016-06-07
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • White, David R.
  • Kirkpatrick, Todd W.

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a multi-piece shaft for an idler roller. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end, mechanically crimping the first end of the tube to a first stub to secure the first stub to the first end of the tube with a mechanical interlock, and mechanically crimping the second end of the tube to a second stub to secure the second stub to the second end of the tube with a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end of the tube and the second stub extends from the second end of the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework
  • B65G 39/02 - Adaptations of individual rollers and supports therefor
  • B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
  • B65G 39/09 - Arrangements of bearing or sealing means

21.

Conveyor carriage position monitoring

      
Application Number 14267332
Grant Number 09221617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-05-01
First Publication Date 2014-11-06
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Waller, Rex
  • Waugh, Patrick

Abstract

A conveyor system including a conveyor belt; a conveyor rail including a track having a proximal end and a distal end, and a conveyor take-up for collecting excess conveyor belt; a conveyor carriage configured to move along the track between the proximal end and the distal end, the conveyor carriage including a base rotatably supporting the conveyor belt, and a target; a winch positioned proximate the proximal end of the track, the winch including a carriage cable coupling the conveyor carriage to the winch, a motor, and a motor sensor configured to sense a motor characteristic; a position sensor configured to sense a position of the target; and a controller having a memory and processor. The controller is configured to receive the motor characteristic and the position of the target, calculate a characteristic of the conveyor system, and output the characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
  • G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness

22.

Winch drum tension isolation system

      
Application Number 14157672
Grant Number 09475647
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-17
First Publication Date 2014-09-18
Grant Date 2016-10-25
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Wood, Travers T.

Abstract

A winch drum tension isolation system includes a winch drum including an outwardly extending flange, the flange including a plurality of holes spaced along the flange. The winch drum tension isolation system also includes a locking mechanism positioned proximate the winch drum and including a locking member engageable with the flange. The locking member is movable between a first position, in which the locking member is received in one of the plurality of holes to prevent rotation of the winch drum, and a second position, in which the locking member is spaced apart from the flange to permit rotation of the winch drum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66D 1/00 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans
  • B65G 23/24 - Gearing between driving motor and belt- or chain-engaging elements
  • B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
  • E21C 29/16 - Winches or other means for pulling cable or chain
  • B66D 1/30 - Rope, cable, or chain drums or barrels
  • B66D 5/34 - Detent devices having latches

23.

Multi-piece shaft

      
Application Number 14158474
Grant Number 09056727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-17
First Publication Date 2014-07-24
Grant Date 2015-06-16
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • White, David R.
  • Kirkpatrick, Todd W.

Abstract

A multi-piece shaft for an idler roller including a tube having a first end and a second end. The shaft includes a first stub secured to the first end of the tube by a mechanical interlock and a second stub secured to the second end of the tube by a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end and the second stub extends from the second end when secured to the tube such that the tube, the first stub and the second stub define a length of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 39/12 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework
  • B65G 39/02 - Adaptations of individual rollers and supports therefor
  • B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
  • B65G 39/09 - Arrangements of bearing or sealing means

24.

Mobile machine in main conveyor and method of using such machine

      
Application Number 12764681
Grant Number 08393456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-21
First Publication Date 2010-11-04
Grant Date 2013-03-12
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • De Lore, Andrew P.
  • Weatherhead, Peter

Abstract

A storage platform is incorporated into the main conveyor. The machine is movable, and incorporates space for the storage of main conveyor structure. The machine also includes a mechanism for raising the top of the endless belt, and for permitting the lower or return portion of the endless belt to pass through the mobile machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 15/26 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising a series of co-operating units extensible, e.g. telescopic

25.

Idler roll ball bearing assembly and method of making

      
Application Number 11962550
Grant Number 09273731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-21
First Publication Date 2008-06-26
Grant Date 2016-03-01
Owner
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLC (Australia)
  • CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING INC. (Australia)
Inventor
  • Kirkpatrick, Todd W.
  • Wheeler, Robert H.

Abstract

An idler roll bearing assembly, made by a method, includes a shaft having a non-grooved outer surface. A shell extends about the shaft and is rotatable relative to the shaft. A rolling bearing is secured to the shaft. A roll head is secured to the rolling bearing. The roll head includes a portion preventing axial displacement of the rolling bearing. The shell is supported for the relative rotation by the roll head. A retaining sleeve is located on the shaft to prevent axial displacement of the rolling bearing. The sleeve has an interior surface in engagement with the non-grooved outer surface of the shaft. An inner diameter of the sleeve and an outer diameter of the shaft are sized such that the sleeve is secured onto the shaft by frictional interference fit and the sleeve is maintained at a position on the shaft by the frictional interference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/80 - Labyrinth sealings
  • F16C 35/063 - Fixing them on the shaft
  • B65G 39/09 - Arrangements of bearing or sealing means
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/76 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings
  • F16C 35/06 - Mounting of ball or roller bearingsFixing them onto shaft or in housing
  • F16C 13/02 - Bearings