Abstract: A modular conveyor system (10) comprising multiple modules such as a straight module (18), a powered module (20). a return module (23), and a radius turn module (22) The modules can be directly connected or connected by one or more connection assemblies (26). The radius turn module includes bendable side walls (131) that can be combined or cut as needed to obtain the desired angle of turn.

Abstract: A shifter mechanism is provided with an elongated handle having a bore extending along an axis longitudinally of the handle, a rod extending through the bore for actuating a pawl, and a pawl member, the rod and pawl member being provided with a novel connection arrangement for connecting the pawl member to the lower end of the rod. In particular, the connection arrangement includes the lower rod end having an opening at its extreme end extending into a recess within the rod, the recess being defined by a wall, and the pawl member having an upwardly extending upper end adapted to be inserted into the recess. More particularly, the opening and the recess in the lower rod end and the upper end of the pawl each have cross sections whereby the upper end of the pawl member is receivable axially along the bore axis through the opening and into the recess.

Abstract: A modular conveyor is defined by a belt-supporting frame (4), leg supports (2) for supporting the frame (4), and a continuous conveyor belt (6) supported and guided by the frame (4) for continuous movement. The modular conveyor is improved by providing the frame (4) with a plurality of modular frame assemblies (16) and connector assemblies (14, 18) for joining the modular frame assemblies (16) end to end to form conveyors of different size and shape wherein the connector assemblies (14, 18) and modular frame assemblies (16) are joined end to end in alternating relationship. The connector assemblies (14, 18) comprise straight connector assemblies (14) for extending the conveyor along a linear path and angular connector assemblies (18) for extending the conveyor along an angular path with respect to a preceding modular frame assembly (16). The angular connector assemblies (18) can be used to extend the conveyor along an upward direction or along a downward direction.