Abstract: A cable drive conveyor system in which a cable drive carried by idler sheaves communicates with conveyor carrier rollers. An endless cable is driven and is carried by the idler sheaves. At least one cable connector connects the two ends of the endless cable. A start pad covers the cable connector and has predetermined characteristics distinct with respect to the endless cable. A vertical urger which urges the idler sheaves towards the support rollers is mounted on adjustable pressure angle supports to cause the endless cable to generally maintain a constant pressure against the carrier rollers excepting when the start pad which covers the cable connector is carried by the idler sheaves.

Abstract: A conveyor system having transfer rollers for transferring articles from a conveyor to a branch conveyor having a plurality of rotatable branch sheaves. The conveyor having a plurality of carrier rollers rotatably connected to a pair of support members and a conveyor drive cable mechanically communicating with the branch conveyor. The conveyor including a plurality of idle sheaves rotatably connected to the support members and the carrier rollers and an endless cable positioned over the idle sheaves and branch sheaves and engaged to a cable drive.

Abstract: A right angle transferring conveyor system comprising a right angle transfer assembly which includes a base, a pair of support plates connected to the base, and a plurality of rollers rotatably attached in proximity to the top of each of the support plates. A drive sheave is rotatably secured to each of the support plates at a situs on the same below the rollers. A pair of endless belts is trained over and carried by two sets of rollers and drive sheaves. A drive shaft is interconnected between the two drive sheaves to provide common rotary power for the two drive sheaves when the drive shaft receives the same. A first beveled gear is integrally bound to the drive shaft to aid in transmitting rotary power to the drive shaft means. A right angle power sheave is bound to one end of a power sheave shaft. The other end of the power sheave shaft terminates with a second beveled gear that meshes with the first beveled gear. A pneumatic assembly is provided for elevating the right angle transfer assembly.