Abstract: A tensioning device is provided for selecting and imparting torsional bias to a shaft and simultaneously providing a shock absorbing mechanism, the device including a first hub member selectively connectable to the shaft, a second hub member rotatable wiht respect to the first hub member, a torsion coupling of elastomeric material connected at a first end to the first hub and at the other end to the second hub, and a locking mechanism to lock the second hub to a stationary frame member when the desired torque has been reached.
Abstract: A tensioning arrangement is provided to position belt cleaner blades relative to conveyor belt, which arrangement includes an inflatable bladder which acts to move a pivotally mounted crank, which, in turn, moves a support shaft, which carries the cleaner blades. Pressurization of the bladder causes it to expand thereby engaging the arm which moves the support shaft to a position at which the cleaner blades engage the belt to be cleaned.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 1987
Date of Patent:
May 2, 1989
Assignee:
Martin Engineering Co.
Inventors:
Michael A. Bowman, Larry J. Goldbeck, Richard P. Stahura, Mark N. Stern
Abstract: This invention relates to an exhaust valve to remove air under pressure from the sand magazine of a core or molding machine apparatus which reduces the noise of the exhaust and which includes a housing member for a reciprocable piston that controls an exhaust port of substantial size in such housing and a screen housing projecting through the wall of the sand magazine with a screen mounted in the screen housing to filter incoming air through a relatively large inlet port.
Abstract: A system for transferring a charge of air under high pressure from an accumulator or reservoir to a container of dispensable or flowable material of granular or like nature to facilitate flow or discharge of the material, as in cases where the material tends to "bridge" or "hang up" and create blockages as at the outlet of the container.
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