Abstract: A hinge pin construction for connecting the free ends of a conveyor belt. The hinge pin includes a plurality of bushings arranged end to end and having aligned bores through each. A cable extends through the bores and is connected at opposite ends to a termination bushing. The bushings are free to rotate relative to the cable. This construction extends through aligned eyes in a mechanical splice connected to each of the free ends of the conveyor belt. A hinge pin tool is provided to assemble and disassemble the hinge pin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 1984
Date of Patent:
July 1, 1986
Assignee:
Ocenco Incorporated
Inventors:
J. Patrick Droppleman, Iner C. Olson, Jeffrey S. Phillip, Steven K. Berning