Abstract: An apparatus for reclaiming abrasive blasting material comprises a prime mover, a vacuum pump and a separator unit for separating the abrasive blasting material in the contaminated abrasive blasting material from contaminants. The vacuum pick-up draws the contaminated abrasive blasting material. The separator unit includes a screening device for separating and reclaiming the abrasive blasting material. The screening device comprises a support member having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, and an endless flexible screen belt mounted to the support member so as to be movable along an endless closed loop in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The screen belt has a plurality of openings being sized to allow particles of the abrasive blasting material of a desired size to fall therethrough by gravity and to prevent the contaminants larger than the abrasive blasting material from falling therethrough.

Abstract: An endless conveyor belt for a conveyor device, includes a planar body (2) that is transversely deformable into a tubular configuration, the body having a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing members built into the body thereof. The body has an upper layer (10), a portion of the lower surface of which is combined with a lower layer (11). The two layers are made of two different elastomer materials, with the lower layer made of a first elastomer material, whose hardness is greater than that of the second elastomer material constituting the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of softening recesses (13) that are distributed across the entire length of the lower layer and each of which extend over at least a portion of the body thereof so as to reduce the resistance thereof to longitudinal deformations in order to reduce the resistance to the bending of the conveyor belt into the tubular configuration thereof.

Abstract: A conveyor device with an elastic load-bearing means guided between a drive and a return roller which are spaced apart parallel to and opposite one another, wherein the load-bearing means circulates endlessly in a carrying run and a lower run, is flexible in all directions and is configured to receive articles to be conveyed, and which can be driven in a conveying direction by drive trains disposed on longitudinal edges of the load-bearing means, characterised in that a support means for the carrying run is located between the carrying run and the lower run, wherein the drive trains are stretched to a greater extent than a region of the load-bearing means located between them.

Abstract: A conveyor belt section (10) capable of bending vertically and horizontally includes a base (12) and side walls (14, 16) extending anguiarly from opposing sides of the base (12) to form a channel (18), wherein the belt section (10) is corrugated with at least two alternating peaks (20) and troughs (22) extending continuously across the side walls (14, 16) and base (12).

Abstract: Belt reversing mechanisms configured to reverse a belt at an upstream portion and a downstream portion of a return belt of a belt conveyor, includes two sets of pinch rollers spaced apart from each other in a belt movement direction and configured to support the belt, and two sets of guide roller mechanisms spaced apart from each other in the belt movement direction and are configured to guide the belt in a tubular shape from outside between the pinch rollers such that the belt is reversed 180 degrees and twisted to cause a center portion of a span between the pinch rollers so as to form a tubular open cross-section with a dirty surface facing inward; and the belt between the two sets of pinch rollers forms a catenary curve or a curve close to the catenary curve.

Abstract: An improved conveyor belt is provided for use in a tubular conveyor. The belt includes a plurality of cleat sets extending at a non-perpendicular angle across the axis of the belt. Adjacent cleat sets are offset with respect to one another, such that the axis of adjacent cleat sets are non-parallel. Each cleat set includes a plurality of spaced apart, upstanding cleat members. The orientation of the cleat sets helps maintain material toward the center of the belt, while the orientation of the cleat members eliminates vacuum behind the cleat members.

Abstract: The material sample collector is adapted to divert a sample of material from a trough conveyor for analysis of the sample. The collector includes at least one, and preferably two or more, laterally offset wheels rotating on axles. The wheels are in a vertical plane forming an acute dihedral angle with a vertical plane in which the central longitudinal axis of the conveyor is disposed. Each wheel subtends an elliptical segment extending across a portion of the width of the conveyor when viewed from an end of the conveyor. A sample chute extends laterally from the conveyor. The wheels are normally raised above the conveyor and its contents, and lowered when a sample is taken. The lowered wheels bear against the conveyor and/or its contents, diverting material from the conveyor onto a chute. The device is preferably manually operated, but may be powered and automated.

Abstract: The material sample collector is adapted to divert a sample of material from a trough conveyor for analysis of the sample. The collector includes at least one, and preferably two or more, laterally offset wheels rotating on axles. The wheels are in a vertical plane forming an acute dihedral angle with a vertical plane in which the central longitudinal axis of the conveyor is disposed. Each wheel subtends an elliptical segment extending across a portion of the width of the conveyor when viewed from an end of the conveyor. A sample chute extends laterally from the conveyor. The wheels are normally raised above the conveyor and its contents, and lowered when a sample is taken. The lowered wheels bear against the conveyor and/or its contents, diverting material from the conveyor onto a chute. The device is preferably manually operated, but may be powered and automated.

Abstract: A dust tight closed type belt conveyor for conveying dust contained materials to be scattered out during operation; which comprises the conveyor belt supported in a form of concave by a plurality of rollers and a plurality of glide plates and also the bulged cover roof closing the upside space over the conveyor belt, so that all make a dust tight and closed conveying space extending in the driving direction. Further, the belt conveyor is preferably provided with a system for avoiding the belt meandering motion causing a harder dust scattering.

Abstract: A floating conveyor belt (20) for a belt conveyor forms a loop and includes a surface (32) for receiving transportable products arranged on one face thereof and a surface (30) supported by a support structure and arranged on the other surface thereof. The belt (20) is embodied in the form of an unflattened tube over the main part thereof and contains the product receiving surface (32) arranged thereinside, thereby delimiting a closed tubular space for confining transported products.

Abstract: An improved trough roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a pair of shafts disposed in a generally x-shaped configuration to support the moving belt in the upper flight section of the conveyor system and define the desired trough shape for carrying bulk materials thereon. The ends of the shafts, which are preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, rotatably connect to bearing assemblies that are cooperatively positioned on or in a pair of spaced apart support members that are mounted in a generally upright position on a frame member of the conveyor system. The bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present. In an alternative embodiment, the support members are telescoping to allow the user to selectively change the trough shape.

Abstract: A modular belt constructed of belt modules having a large open area, making the belt suitable for use as a traveling water screen. The modules include an intermediate portion composed of intersecting sets of link elements and transverse elements that form a gridlike pattern. Openings bounded by the walls of consecutive link elements and transverse elements form channels through the belt for the flow of water. The modules are connected together by hinge rods to form a belt that can be used as a water screen. Detachable flights or scoops for lifting debris or fish out of a stream are attachable to base modules.

Abstract: A conveyor system includes a chain with modular side and intermediate guide links. The guide links assist in supporting the chain along the return run in a suspended fashion intermediate of the outer sides without causing wear on the conveying surface. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved return roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a shaft disposed between a pair of sealed bearing assemblies that are mounted to the underside of a frame member to define the return flight section of the conveyor system so as to support and guide the conveyor belt. The ends of the shaft, which is preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, connect to bearings that are rotatably disposed in the bearing housing. Preferably, the bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present and, therefore, reduce the cost and downtime associated with maintenance and repair.

Abstract: An apron weigh feeder for use in the heavy bulk materials industry includes a feeder frame, a head drive shaft, a pair of tail traction wheels, and a plurality of carry and return rollers. A pair of drive sprockets is mounted on the head drive shaft. The tail traction wheels are aligned with the drive sprockets, respectively. A pair of endless crawler chains is reeved about the drive sprockets and tail traction wheels, respectively. A plurality of flights is fixed to the crawler chains to define a carrying surface of the apron weigh feeder. The carry rollers support the crawler chains and carrying surface. The carry rollers are supported rotatably by a plurality of carry roller support frames, which are mounted on the feeder frame. The weigh scale assembly is substituted in place of at least one of the carry roller support frames.

Abstract: The invention relates to a charging apparatus for transferring bakery products into and from an oven. The charging apparatus comprises a charging table, which is transferable to a first position at the bakery line so that the bakery products to be baked are transferable to the charging table, transferable at the oven so that those bakery products to be baked that were transferred to the charging table in the first position are transferable from the charging table to the oven, transferable at the oven so that the bakery products baked in the oven are transferable to the charging table, and transferable to a second position at the bakery line so that the bakery products baked and transferred to the charging table are transferable from the charging table in the second position.

Abstract: A conveyor belt including a series of predefined sections and elevated support structures at the edges of each section for supporting items on the belt above the belt at each section.

Abstract: A roller bed that is inserted between idlers in a conveyor belt system. The roller bed includes a base plate that is oriented substantially parallel to said surface of said conveyor belt. A first side plate on a first side of the base plate is oriented at an angle to the surface of the conveyor belt to support a first side of conveyor belt and cause the first side of the conveyor belt to be angled upwards with respect to a plane of the surface. Small diameter rollers, very closely spaced, are affixed to a surface of the first side plate to support the conveyor belt and reduce friction between the side plate and the conveyor belt. A second side plate on a second side of the base plate is oriented at an angle to the surface of the conveyor belt to support a second side of the conveyor belt and cause the second side of the conveyor belt to be angled upwards with respect to the plane of the surface.

Abstract: A conveyor/elevator web is provided and comprises transverse bars attached to rubber traction belts, wherein the transverse bars have a plurality of spaced outwardly extending fingers or projections in order to provide a means of attachment of either a flexible conveyor sheet and/or of the above rubber traction belts. Also at least some of the outwardly extending fingers or projections of the transverse bars provide a means of entrainment of the crop or material being conveyed/elevated.

Abstract: A monolithic conveyor belt structure comprising an elongate, substantially planar base belt having a pair of integrally formed, flexible, fabric reinforced, longitudinal sidewalls protruding from its top face. The integral construction prevents delamination of the sidewalls from the base belt, and the fabric reinforcement in the sidewalls strengthens the sidewalls against deterioration due to repeated flexure of the belt, and due to contact with pulleys, turn disks, sliding surfaces, etc. The belt may include cleats between the sidewalls, such as transverse paddles or upstanding nubs, to assist in conveying material on very steep inclines.

Abstract: A bed rail assembly apparatus that is inserted between idlers in an existing conveyor system. The bed rail assembly apparatus includes a support rail oriented substantially parallel to and beneath the conveyor belt. A first bed rail assembly on a first side of the support rail and is oriented at an angle to the horizontal surface of the conveyor belt to support a first side of conveyor belt to be inclined upwards. Small diameter, closely spaced rollers, are affixed to the inclined surface of each bed rail assembly to support the inclined side of the conveyor belt and reduce friction between the rollers and the conveyor belt. A second inclined bed rail assembly on a second side of the support rail is inclined upwards to support a second inclined side of the conveyor belt. Small diameter rollers are affixed to the inclined surface of the second bed rail assembly to incline upward a second side of the conveyor belt and to reduce friction between the second inclined bed rail assembly and the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A belt conveyor for conveying granular material comprises a tube and a hopper. Guide members guide the belt from a flat orientation as the belt leaves the lower roller into a cupped orientation as the belt enters the hopper. The cupped orientation is maintained by sliding contact at an interface between the lower surface of the belt and the hopper walls as the belt passes through the hopper. Left and right baffle members are attached along the hopper side walls and thereby prevent the granular material from sliding down the hopper walls into contact with the interface between the lower surface of the belt and the hopper walls. The belt has a width that is substantially fully exposed to granular material entering the hopper. A method of increasing the capacity of a belt conveyor comprises reducing the width of the flashing covering belt side portions.

Abstract: A conveyor belt (1) for conveying goods in solid or liquid state comprises a goods-carrying endless element (2), which is made of an elastic material, and a single belt-supporting wire (4), which is fixedly connected to one lateral edge (3) of the endless element. The endless element (2) has in cross section and in its unloaded state essentially the form of a hook for forming a goods-receiving space. It is sufficiently rigid in the transverse direction of the conveyor belt so as to essentially retain the hook shape when conveying goods in the goods-receiving space.

Abstract: A hinged belt conveyor is provided with spring biased idler compensating rolls for exerting a vertical upward force on the central troughing portion of the hinged belt on the loaded belt flight in relationship to the amount of material being carried by the belt at various locations and in relationship to the tension in the belt for conveying particulate materials along an inclined or declined path. The belt extends between a head pulley and a tail pulley, one of which is power driven. Spaced idler troughing roll sets extend transversely beneath the troughing portion of the belt. Certain of the roll sets include a horizontal roll which is spring biased upwardly into contact with the central portion of the belt by vertically acting springs engaged with the outer ends of the horizontal roll shaft. In one embodiment the horizontal roll is the center roll of a usual three roll set, and in another embodiment the horizontal roll is a single roll extending transversely across and beneath the width of the belt.

Abstract: A servicer is described for supplying two cut-to-length strips of sidewall simultaneously to a tire building drum without handling by the tire builder, thereby eliminating any stretching of the sidewalls or distortion of the shape of the sidewalls which can happen when the sidewalls are physically handled by the tire builder. The servicer employs twin cassettes which contain two spools of spirally wound sidewall which is separated by a comparatively rigid, U-shaped protective liner.The servicer has an indexing table for moving twin cassettes from a standby position to a let-off position to a take-up position and, lastly, to a removal position where the cassette is removed for rewinding with new material.

Abstract: A device for conveying pieces of dough through a fermentation chamber and/or a baking oven comprises a metallic transport band with upstanding lateral ribs of elastomeric material, especially silicon rubber, each having a continuous external groove of a depth approximating half the thickness of the rib which facilitates the fastening of the rib to the band and allows the rib to flex outward on passing around end rollers supporting the band. The band may also be provided with spaced-apart wooden flights bridging the space between the ribs for entraining the goods to be treated.

Abstract: A belt conveyor apparatus according to this invention defines a conveyance path including a first pulley and at least a second pulley. An endless belt member is adapted for continuous travel about the pulleys and comprises a lower portion which engages the pulleys and an integral upper portion adapted to receive objects therein at a first location on said conveyance path and transport the objects to a second location for discharge. The upper belt portion includes an opposed pair of longitudinally disposed crest-like members, biased towards each other in a substantially abutting relationship. The crest-like members define therebetween a continuous, normally biased closed, channel along the upper belt portion. Means are disposed at the first and second locations and operatively associated with the belt member for urging the normally biased together crest-like members apart in order to provide access to the continuous channel whereby objects can be received into, or discharged from the channel.

Abstract: A dual-chain sewing machine for aligning the edges and the corresponding seam tracks of pieces of a garment that have different curvatures and for sewing the pieces together along the seam tracks includes two flexible, elongated carriers, which move at approximately the same linear speed and which are mounted and arranged for motion around continuous paths. Each carrier has pins extending from it in a direction transverse to the direction of movement, with the pins of one carrier extending toward the pins of the other carrier. A first fabric piece is applied to the pins of the first carrier when a pin bearing portion of the first carrier is in a path segment corresponding to the seam track on the first fabric piece; a second fabric piece is applied to the pins of the second carrier when a pin bearing portion of the second carrier is in a path segment corresponding to the seam track on the second fabric piece.

Abstract: An elongated conveyor having conveying and return traverses formed by an endless conveying element orbitally movable through a closed horizontally extending loop, the length and direction of which may be varied.

Abstract: A conveying device including an endless, side discharging conveying element with improved supporting and discharge actuating means therefor.

Abstract: An apparatus in which a powder pattern formed on a sheet of support material is permanently affixed thereto. The sheet of support material is advanced along a path of movement by a conveyor belt. As the sheet advances, the powder pattern thereon is heated. The belt is extended when positioned in the drive system to form a normal force therebetween. This normal force and associate coefficient of friction develops a frictional force minimizing relative movement or slippage therebetween.

Abstract: A finishing process for magnetic half-core members of the pot core type, comprising a base, a cylindrical part and a central annular part. The half-core members are carried by a belt moving past at least one machining apparatus, the half-core members are placed in the belt such that, in the machining apparatus, the cylindrical part moves against two parallel fixed abrasive surfaces, between which is disposed an abrasive cylinder, which projects with respect to said abrasive surfaces, in order to machine simultaneously the central annular part, whereby an air gap is formed when two half-core members are assembled.

Abstract: A printing machine has a printing station, certain components of which require intermittent cleaning due to fouling by the printing ink. An endless printing blanket is trained about a reversing roller that is spaced lengthwise of the machine from the printing station; the printing blanket has an upper run extending beneath the printing station and carrying the workpiece to be printed. The upper run is inclined downwardly with respect to the horizontal in direction from the printing station towards the reversing roller. A cleaning arrangement is provided for at times admitting a cleaning liquid into the printing station so as the clean the ink off the components, whereupon the liquid will run off the components onto the upper run of the printing blanket. Liquid-intercepting side members are provided which extend along the respective lateral edge portions of the upper run to the reversing roller and which prevent the liquid from running off the lateral edge portions into the machine.

Abstract: A conveyor system for slaughtering animals comprising a pair of parallel rails disposed to be higher than the leg length of the animal to be slaughtered and located between parallel stationary side walls used to prevent the animal from rolling sideways. On each of the rails flexible conveyor belts are provided. In operation, the animal is placed upright on the pair of rails with its legs straddling the rails. The belts move the animal in the upright position to a slaughtering station.