Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a conveyed object from slipping along a ribbed conveying surface of a belt conveyor even on a decline or in wet environment. SOLUTION: A modular conveyor belt is composed of a plurality of modules having a plurality of upstanding ribs, each in the form of textured upper ridge structure atop an elongated rib base. Consecutive ribs are spaced apart laterally on the top surface of the modules. Long slots between laterally consecutive ribs admit the fingers of transfer plates for smooth transfer and discharge of articles along the belt. The textured rib structure includes rows of teeth, truncated pyramids or cones, corrugated structure, and sinuous beads atop which articles are supported with little slipping in wet conditions. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A modular spiral belt constructed of a series of hingedly interconnected belt modules arranged in a helical stack. The modular spiral belt includes outer side plates that include openings for airflow and inner side plates that are solid to block airflow. The openings may include valves for selectively opening and closing the openings. A locking mechanism may lock two tiers together. A hold down may apply pressure to prevent destacking of the belt, or a guide may be disposed with the helical stack for preventing destacking.
Abstract:
A magnetic conveyor belt module integrates a magnetic element into the body of the module to attract conveyed articles to the body. The magnetic conveyor belt module includes a recess for seating a magnetic element and a retention element for retaining the magnetic element within the recess. A cover encapsulates the magnetic element within the body of the module.
Abstract:
A belt conveyor including a conveyor belt that has hollow injectors for injecting a process fluid into a conveyed layer of bulk products and a method for injecting a process fluid into a layer of bulk products conveyed on a conveyor belt.
Abstract:
An environmentally controlled conveyor system including a sensor-instrumented conveyor belt conveying products continuously through a thermal-treatment process and a method for determining the instantaneous position of the sensors. Temperature or other sensors are embedded in the conveyor belt across its width and along its length to advance with the product through the thermal-treatment process, such as through a pasteurizer tunnel. The sensor measurements are transmitted wirelessly from the belt to a remote system controller for monitoring or controlling the system. Data from sensors measuring environmental or belt conditions are used to determine the instantaneous positions of the sensors to coordinate the sensor data with sensor position.
Abstract:
A spiral conveyor for positively driving a hinged, modular conveyor belt along a helical path. The spiral conveyor includes a rotating cylindrical tower with parallel drive members extending from the bottom to the top of the tower on its periphery. Each drive member includes an outwardly protruding ridge extending from the bottom to the top of the tower for engaging the inside edges of the belt. In one version, the ridges at the entrance end of the spiral are movable to provide a gradually decreasing spacing between consecutive ridges as the belt enters the spiral. In another version, alignment elements at the entrance end align belt-edge structure with the tip ends of associated ridges to help engagement. In another version, the ridges at a discharge end of the tower are retractable between an extended position driving the belt and a retracted position.
Abstract:
Una banda espiral modular construida a partir de una serie de módulos de banda interconectados de manera articulada y dispuestos en una pila helicoidal. La banda espiral modular incluye placas laterales externas, placas laterales internas y elementos de fijación intermedios. Los elementos de fijación intermedios brindan soporte a la banda transportadora para evitar que se combe en una región intermedia. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)
Abstract:
Un módulo de cinta transportadora magnética integra un elemento magnético en el cuerpo del módulo para atraer los artículos transportados al cuerpo. El módulo de cinta transportadora magnética incluye un rebaje para asentar un elemento magnético y un elemento de retención para retener el elemento magnético dentro del rebaje. Una cubierta encapsula el elemento magnético dentro del cuerpo del módulo. Un módulo de cinta transportadora no magnética está conectado al módulo de cinta transportadora magnética para formar una cinta transportadora. El módulo de cinta transportadora no magnético tiene una superficie superior que está al mismo nivel o por encima de la superficie superior del módulo de cinta transportadora magnética. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)