Abstract: A support for supporting the end of a shaft protruding from a conveyor roller for dampening the vibrations of the conveyor roller by providing a flexible connection between spaced first and second supports where the supports include structure for resisting the separation of the rubber. A method of dampening the transmission vibrations of a conveyor roller assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A roller for a conveyor comprising a cylindrical core defining a support surface; a helical groove disposed in said support surface and lagging bonded to said support surface.

Abstract: A key sprocket drive system for a conveyor belt having a drive drum having an outer surface. The outer surface of the drive drum is adapted to engage a securement means. A contoured collar has an inner surface and an outer surface. The contoured collar is adapted to receive the securement means and adapted to engage the outer surface of the drive drum at predetermined positions therefore providing defined gaps between the inner surface of the contoured collar and the outer surface of the drive drum. The key sprocket drive system further comprises a sprocket member having a generally annular configuration with externally facing teeth-like protrusions at spaced intervals. The sprocket member is adapted to receive the securement means whereby the securement means engage the sprocket member and the contoured collar to secure the sprocket member and the contoured collar to the drive drum. The teeth-like protrusions engage the conveyor belt so as to drive the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A shaft support or mount for supporting a conveyor roller and for dampening the vibrations of the conveyor roller or conveyor roller assembly in operation, by providing flexible connection means in the shaft support, which is usually comprised of rubber. The shaft support is further designed for increased resistance to shearing or de-lamination resulting from the rotational operation of the conveyor roller. The shaft support includes means for resisting the separation of the rubber from other surfaces of the shaft support, usually metal, which is caused by operation of the conveyor roller, thereby providing a more durable and resistant shaft support. A method of dampening the transmittal of vibrations of a conveyor roller assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A shaft support or mount for supporting a conveyor roller and for dampening the vibrations of the conveyor roller or conveyor roller assembly in operation, by providing flexible connection means in the shaft support, which is usually comprised of rubber. A method of dampening the transmittal of vibrations from a conveyor roller by providing a flexible connection means in the shaft support.

Abstract: A motorized conveyor roller having a rotatable portion and at least one stationary end.