Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, and in particular to a article sorting device. The article sorting device according to the present disclosure includes: a sorting track, including transition tracks and multiple layers of main tracks, wherein the transition track is connected to the same ends of the two adjacent layers of main tracks in a first direction, and the two adjacent transition tracks in a height direction are located at two ends of the main track in the first direction; and a sorting mechanism movably arranged on the sorting track to load an article, configured to unload the article in a second direction when moving to a set sorting position along the sorting track, wherein the second direction intersects the height direction and the first direction. Based on this, the occupied area of the article sorting device is effectively reduced.

Abstract: A rail temperature expansion joint and a laying and mounting method thereof relate to the technical field of track transit. The rail temperature expansion joint includes a sleeper, the upper surface of the sleeper is symmetrically mounted with two first rails and two second rails, and the first rail and the second rail on one side are arranged on the same straight line; a gap is arranged between end faces of the first rail and the second rail; the adjacent ends of the first rail and the second rail are fastened and positioned by a group of adjustment components, the adjustment components are fixedly mounted on the embedded part, and the embedded part is located at the outer side of the first rail and the second rail.

Abstract: An actuator for transmitting an input force in a first direction from an input mechanism to a force in a second direction at an output mechanism. The actuator may be incorporated into a tensioner for tensioning a belt. The device includes a plurality of aligned spherical elements in a curved raceway. The input mechanism transmits force to a first of the series of spherical elements. The spherical elements are substantially incompressible so that the series of spherical elements transmits the force along the curved raceway from the input mechanism to the output mechanism.

Abstract: A draper belt tensioning system having a frame, roller, control link, and tension link. The roller is movable relative to the frame. The control link has a proximal end pivotally attached to the frame, and a distal end that is remote from the proximal end. The tension link has a proximal end connected to the roller and a distal end connected to the control link at a connection location offset from a control link pivot axis. The control link is movable between a locked position in which the connection location is on a first side of the roller rotation axis and the control link pivot axis, a centered position, and an unlocked position in which the connection location is on another side of the roller rotation axis and the control link pivot axis. The control link has a greater angle in the locked position than in the unlocked position.

Abstract: A header for a combine harvester includes a conveyor belt for conveying crop material in a conveyance direction, and an adjusting device for adjusting a tension of the conveyor belt. The adjusting device includes a link that is movable with respect to a frame member of the header. The link is movable in a direction that is either orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to a tensioning direction of the conveyor belt for adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt may be an infeed conveyor belt or a lateral conveyor belt of a draper header, for example.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conveyor system and method for advancing an item relative to a transport axis. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a modular drive assembly having at least one drive module and at least one take-up module. Each drive module and each take-up module has a housing and a pulley assembly positioned within the housing. The respective positions of the housings of the at least one drive module and the at least one take-up module relative to the transport axis are selectively adjustable to modify the conveyor movement pathway. Moreover, the drive module can also include a drive pulley removal apparatus that is detachably secured within the housing for selective removal and replacement of a drive pulley.

Abstract: A set of scales having a rack on which at least one, preferably a plurality of weighing tables is/are provided which has/have in each case one frame. The frame of at least one weighing table is provided so as to be at least partially pivotable and/or rotatable in relation to the rack such that the frame is convertible from a use position to a cleaning position and vice-versa.

Abstract: A cutting table is provided for supporting flat metal plate to be processed, wherein the support table includes at least one module including: at least two longitudinal end plate members which extend along a longitudinal X axis and are spaced apart a transverse distance Y; and a plurality of spaced apart flat bar members (bar members) which are supported by the end plate members and which span distance Y between the end plate members; wherein the side end plate members and bar members of the module are oriented so that the plane of the end plate members and the bar members all have, in use, a vertical orientation; wherein furthermore in use, the bar members support a sacrificial interlocking grid assembly configured to support the plate to be machined.

Abstract: A tensioning device for a conveyor belt (10) used for moving semi-finished or finished products along the lines of production or storage or the like, includes mechanical elements integrated in the structure of a frame (12) of the conveyor belt, provided with a roto-translation movement with manual actuation and co-operating with thrust elements with translation movement for adjusting the tension of a moving mat (16) via a change in the center distance between a reversing roller (20) and a motor roller (18) which subtend the moving mat and are transversely arranged at opposite ends of two opposing and parallel lateral shoulders (14) of the frame (12) of the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A belt tightening assembly for conveyor systems includes an elongated outer tube and an inner tube sized to be complementarily received in the outer tube. The inner tube retractably extends out of the outer tube to varying lengths. A bearing housing extends from a long end of the inner tube and is integrated with the inner tube such that the inner tube and bearing housing do not separate from each other during normal operation. A spherical bearing is inserted into the bearing housing, the belt tightener is secured to a roller of a conveyor system, and the assembly is secured to a side of a conveyor. A separate pillow block is not used, eliminating a number of collection points for contamination and lowering costs. Also, not requiring a pillow block to be fastened to the inner tube reduces shear forces that result from imprecise fastening.

Abstract: A take-up drum carriage assembly may include a tensioning take-up drum, a carriage for supporting the tensioning take-up drum, a plurality of pivot arms for pivotably supporting the carriage relative to a vehicle wash conveyor frame, and for each of the pivot arms, at least one interconnector for pivotably interconnecting the pivot arm and the carriage. Each interconnector may include a resilient support that supports at least part of the weight of the carriage. The interconnector may fix the resilient support relative to one of the pivot arm and the carriage. The other of the pivot arm and the carriage may rock relative to, and against, the resilient support upon longitudinal movement of the carriage relative to the vehicle wash conveyor frame during tensioning. The pivot arms may be swing arms.

Abstract: A conveyor, comprising; two opposite rolls (1, 2), a frame that comprises two opposite beams (3, 4) that carry the rolls (1, 2) and extend in their longitudinal direction between the rolls (1, 2), an endless metal belt (5) extending in a path around and carried by the two rolls (1, 2), and a support element (11) that extends between and is connected to each of the two beams (3, 4), wherein at least one of the rolls (1, 2) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the beams (3, 4) in order to enable tightening or loosing of the belt (5), and wherein there is provided a jack (10) that is connected to and acts on said roll (1) for said displacement thereof. The jack (10) is displaceable between at least two operative positions in the longitudinal direction of the beams (3, 4).

Abstract: A tracking and tensioning device for a belt conveyor that provides a tracking assembly that is mounted to the conveyor frame. The tracking assembly is capable of sliding along the length of the conveyor frame. An idler roller is mounted to the tracking assembly that is held under constant tension by an adjustable tensioner. The adjustable tensioner provides take-up tensioning at the portion of the belt with the lowest operating tension.

Abstract: An improved conveyor belt assembly is provided with telescoping housing sections and a tension system for extending and retracting the sections relative to one another to maintain a selected tension on the conveyor belt. The assembly also has a lower end with a stepped profile matching the stepped profile of the cleated belt, so as to pick up and discharge fallen seeds or material and eliminate gaps where fallen seeds and material may collect. One or more scrapers are provided adjacent the lower track of the belt to push stray seeds and material off the lower track for pick up by the cleated belt at the lower end of the assembly.

Abstract: A conveyor belt tensioning arrangement for an agricultural harvesting header (102), the agricultural harvesting header (102) with the conveyor belt tensioning arrangement, and an agricultural combine having the agricultural harvesting header (102) are described herein, the arrangement comprising a conveyor belt roller (208) supported on a roller carriage (228), the conveyor belt roller (208) being spring-loaded to maintain tension in the conveyor belt (108, 112), the conveyor belt roller (208) also being supported to pivot about an axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the conveyor belt roller (208).

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for applying tags with attached elastic anchor bands onto the tops of objects such as bottles in a high speed packaging application. The apparatus includes an infeed assembly for feeding a web, a conveyor assembly that receives a web and conveys it along a path in an upstream direction, a rotating selector wheel, a placement assembly, a pair of rotating jaw assemblies, a vacuum cup of the selector wheel, and stretched elastic bands over the tops of respective bottles being conveyed along a path below the placing assembly. The elastic bands then snap onto the tops of their respective bottles to secure the tags to the bottles.

Abstract: A tensioning device configured for use in a conveyor system as an idler roller over which a belt is wound under tension includes a housing, an arm mounted in the housing for linear movement in and out of the housing, a roller mechanism mounted at a distal end of the arm including a roller configured for rolling contact with a belt of a conveyor system, and an actuator for extending and retracting the arm from the housing. The actuator includes a worm shaft and a lead screw. A pinion of the worm shaft engages a gear affixed at one end of the lead screw. The tensioning device includes a coupling by which rotation of the lead screw results in outward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in a first direction, and which results in inward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in the opposite direction. Engagement of the worm shaft to the gear is self-locking.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for applying tension to vertical conveyor belts. A combination of force stabilizing devices, force adjusting devices, movable plates and pivoting levers allows adjustment of the tension applied to the vertical conveyor belt. The levered tensioning allows the vertical conveyor belt to positioned in closed proximity with another conveyor or object.

Abstract: A tensioning device configured for use in a conveyor system as an idler roller over which a belt is wound under tension includes a housing, an arm mounted in the housing for linear movement in and out of the housing, a roller mechanism mounted at a distal end of the arm including a roller configured for rolling contact with a belt of a conveyor system, and an actuator for extending and retracting the arm from the housing. The actuator includes a worm shaft and a lead screw. A pinion of the worm shaft engages a gear affixed at one end of the lead screw. The tensioning device includes a coupling by which rotation of the lead screw results in outward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in a first direction, and which results in inward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in the opposite direction. Engagement of the worm shaft to the gear is self-locking.

Abstract: An adjusting device for the conveying belt of a planer includes a fundamental plate assembled on the base of a planer. The fundamental plate has its rear end disposed with a rear roller unit connected with the base of the planer and composed of two adjusting plates and a rear roller. The two adjusting plates are respectively bored with longitudinal insert slots preset in number to enable the adjusting plates to be slidably assembled on the fundamental plate. Each adjusting plate has its front end extending outward vertically and forming a positioning wall pivotally fixed thereon with a positioning member and movably fastened on the base of the planer. The adjusting device for the conveying belt of this invention is simple in structure and easy to be assembled, lowering processing and assembling cost.

Abstract: This invention relates to a front transport for a check stand which has a combined front roller and motor and an idler roller at the rear end with a conveyor belt going around both rollers. The front transport has a mechanism for adjusting the tension and tracking of the conveyor belt which consists of two bolts on the front end of the front transport near each side for adjusting a shuttle on each in which a motor mount is secured. Each shuttle can be moved back and forth by turning the adjustment bolt. This front transport can have varying lengths as it has break points in the metal frame for reducing the size of the conveyor assembly.

Abstract: A linear band guide device for supporting and defining a path for a band includes an elongate band support element, a first band end support at a first end of said elongate band support element, a second band end support at a second end of said elongate band support element. The elongate band support element has a substantially flat top surface capable of functioning as a slide bed for the band.

Abstract: An enclosed belt conveyor having a high strength take-up section that maintains proper belt alignment with the use of just two take-up screws, while still allowing for the take up section housing to be made of lighter weight, less expensive materials. The take-up section of the present invention can be installed at a head section or tail section of an enclosed belt conveyor. The take-up section of the present invention generally includes two support arms slidably mounted in guides that maintain the support arms in a straight orientation and two take-up screws that adjust the support arms within the guides while maintaining proper alignment of the take-up section without the necessity of separate leveling screws.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly has a continuous conveyor belt driven between a pair of spaced side frame members by a center drive assembly having a pair of spaced side plates connected to the side frame members. A drive roller arrangement is driven by a drive motor arrangement coupled to the drive roller arrangement to move the conveyor belt. A freely rotatable guide roller arrangement is slidably mounted between the side frame members and the side plates between an operating position in which the conveyor belt passes around the guide roller assembly before engaging the drive roller arrangement, and a cleaning position in which the guide roller arrangement is slidably removable away from the side frame members and the side plates and out of engagement with the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A conveyor, primarily but not exclusively for use in the food industry, in which a conveyor belt (19) is supported on a belt platform (11) for movement relative thereto, and the belt platform (11) is formed as a unitary component from a single sheet metal blank. Preferably the conveyor includes a support leg structure (12, 13) and that supporting leg structure is also formed as a unitary component from a single metal blank. Most preferably the belt platform and the supporting leg structure are formed as a unitary component from a single metal blank.

Abstract: An enclosed belt conveyor having a high strength take-up section that maintains proper belt alignment with the use of just two take-up screws, while still allowing for the take up section housing to be made of lighter weight, less expensive materials. The take-up section of the present invention can be installed at a head section or tail section of an enclosed belt conveyor. The take-up section of the present invention generally includes two support arms slidably mounted in guides that maintain the support arms in a straight orientation and two take-up screws that adjust the support arms within the guides while maintaining proper alignment of the take-up section without the necessity of separate leveling screws.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an adjustable finger guard or shield for a conveyor. The housing's slide can include the combination of a plate, one or more connectors and a rotable bearing's housing. Moving the slide from a first direction to a second directions alters the position of the shaft of the conveying drum driving the conveyor belt.

Abstract: An unloading end frame of a die-loading belt conveyor includes elements about which the belt winds at least partially during motion thereof. The elements comprise a plurality of small-diameter rollers (3) arranged consecutively to one another, each of which is supported at ends thereof by support elements (4). The small-diameter rollers (3) are arranged consecutively to one another is such a way that axes thereof form a broken line.

Abstract: A device is provided for cleaning an endless conveyor. The device includes an endless brush belt engageable with the endless conveyor. A tension mechanism is provided for placing a tension on the endless brush belt. A clutch mechanism is operatively connected to the tension mechanism. The clutch mechanism prevents the placement of additional tension on the endless brush belt in response to tension exceeding a predetermined maximum tension.

Abstract: An eddy current separator apparatus for separating non-ferrous metals from other materials. The apparatus includes a support frame and a table cantileverly suspended from the frame. An expansion and contraction mechanism is incorporated that is adapted to accept a continuous conveyor belt thereabout. The expansion and contraction mechanism is capable of being configured between an operating configuration and maintenance configuration. A continuous conveyor belt is constructed to be able to be looped about the expansion and contraction mechanism and the table such that the conveyor belt is drawn tight in the operating configuration and slackened in the maintenance configuration. In this manner, the continuous conveyor belt is easily removable from, and installable onto the table in the maintenance configuration.

Abstract: A modular sanitary conveyor has a longitudinal conveyor bed unit slidably received and supported on a support stand and a drive motor unit slidably received and supported on the side of the bed unit. The bed unit has longitudinal side panels on laterally opposed sides with longitudinal slots extending inwardly from the forward and tail ends. A drive roller is removably and rotatably mounted in removable unitary drive roller bearings mounted in or adjacent to the slots at the forward end of the side panels and an end roller is removably mounted in unitary end roller bearings slidably mounted in or adjacent to the slots at their tail end. One or more idler rollers are removably and rotatably supported at each end between the side panels.

Abstract: A belt drive for a machine for processing flat printing materials includes an endless belt revolving during operation, a roller about which the belt is partially looped, a frame with respect to which the roller is adjustable between a working position, wherein the roller keeps the belt tensioned, and a position moved away from the working position, wherein the belt is untensioned, and a spring device for biasing the roller into the working position thereof. Also included are a double crank by which the roller is articulated with the frame, and a stop which, due to a change in position of the double crank from a position corresponding to the working position of the roller into a position corresponding to the moved-away position of the roller, is carried out to a given extent beyond a dead-center position of the double crank, prevents a change in position beyond the given extent; and a machine for processing flat printing materials, which includes the belt drive.

Abstract: A conveyor construction includes a frame, a drive section stationarily mounted to the frame, and a tensioning section mounted for longitudinal movement relative to the frame. The drive and tensioning sections each include a spindle, and a belt is engaged with the spindles. The frame defines an upper support surface disposed below the upper run of the belt, and mating engagement structure is provided on the belt and the upper support surface for preventing lateral movement of the belt relative to the upper support surface. The drive and tensioning sections include spaced side members, each of which defines an inwardly opening cavity for receiving a bearing assembly for rotatably supporting the spindle. The bearing-receiving cavity faces the spindle, and each side member defines outer wall structure which engages and supports the belt outwardly of the spindle.

Abstract: A plurality of flat timing belts each has parallel spaced teeth, and opposite end portions of each belt are attached to a carriage by corresponding relatively adjustable clamping blocks and plates. The belts extend around a common drive sprocket on a drive shaft connected to a drive having a reversible electric motor. The belts also extend around corresponding tail sprockets on a tail shaft, and adjacent tail sprockets are free to rotate relative to each other. A clamping block for each belt is adjusted to obtain the same tension in all belts so that each belt may be operated at its full rated capacity. The belt drive system may be used for transferring or shuttling a plurality of tool trays laterally with respect to a working station at a conveyor assembly line and storage stations on opposite sides of the working station.

Abstract: A tensioning and tracking system with specific useful features for adjusting a conveyor belt is disclosed. Generally, the tensioning and tracking systems include a pair of plate members attached together and defining a channel and an elongated opening. Mounted within the channel is a slide plate having a distal end. Also, connected to one of the side plate members is a rotating member for reciprocally advancing the distal end of the slide plate into the elongated opening. The position of the slide plate within the elongated opening is secured by a locking screw connected to one of the plate members.

Abstract: A rodless cylinder rope tensioning apparatus maintains tension in an endless rope operable for threading a web in a paper-making apparatus and includes at least one rodless cylinder having at least one yoke sheave attached to the internal piston in the rodless cylinder. The rope is initially threaded around an entry guide roller and the yoke sheave and spliced, and then stretched by operation of the rodless cylinder, which selectively causes the piston to relocate the yoke sheave along the length of the rodless cylinder and apply a selected degree of tension to the rope. In a preferred embodiment a pair of entry guide rollers is provided in a frame containing a pair of parallel rodless cylinders, each having a yoke sheave independently movable along the rodless cylinder by operation of the rodless cylinder piston, to effect tensioning of a pair of ropes in the paper-making apparatus.

Abstract: During an initial setting period, if there is a tendency for a belt to move sideways due to tolerance when components are assembled in the initial setting, inclination in the axial direction of a driven roller can be changed after the components are assembled, to adjust degree of tension at both end portions in the transverse direction of the belt wound at a driven roller. Accordingly, the tendency for the belt to move sideways caused during assembly of the components can be corrected. Further, when there are changes over time (reduced elasticity of the belt, changes in the positioned state of rollers, or the like), sideways movement may occur during operation. However, in these cases, since a tapered auxiliary roller is attached at each of end portions in the axial direction of the rollers so as to be able to rotate relatively to the respective roller that is the base body thereof, when the belt moves sideways onto the auxiliary rollers the belt can be promptly returned to its original position.

Abstract: A device to permit manual adjustment of the track or path of a conveyor belt (1) while providing constant, predetermined belt tension. A removable conveyor roller (23) is supported by a pivotable yoke (11), which is pivoted about a shaft (12) from a nonoperational position of no belt tension, at which point cleaning and regular maintenance take place, to the operating position of full belt tension. Conveyor belt tension is provided by at least one spring (10), the spring force increasing with deflection during the pivoting motion of the roller yoke (11) into the normal operating position. The spring force resists the motion of a pivoting plate (8) to slide in a plane relative to the fixed conveyor bed (18) along an adjustable axis. Force is transmitted through the pivoting shaft (12) to the yoke (11) which creates tension in the conveyor belt (1) without exceeding the load limitations of the conveyor belt (1) or the roller shaft (9) bearings.

Abstract: A tensioning and tracking system with specific useful features for adjusting a conveyor belt is disclosed. Generally, the tensioning and tracking systems include a pair of plate members attached together and defining a channel and an elongated opening. Mounted within the channel is a slide plate having a distal end. Also, connected to one of the side plate members is a rotating member for reciprocally advancing the distal end of the slide plate into the elongated opening. The position of the slide plate within the elongated opening is secured by a locking screw connected to one of the plate members.

Abstract: A tensioning and tracking system with specific useful features for adjusting a conveyor belt is disclosed. Generally, the tensioning and tracking systems include a pair of plate members attached together and defining a channel and an elongated opening. Mounted within the channel is a slide plate having a distal end. Also, connected to one of the side plate members is a rotating member for reciprocally advancing the distal end of the slide plate into the elongated opening. The position of the slide plate within the elongated opening is secured by a locking screw connected to one of the plate members.

Abstract: A conveyor system comprises a pulley provided with a bearing. The bearing includes an outer bearing race with an outer surface. The conveyor system further comprises a frame with a side plate having a top end defining a first cut-out. At least a portion of the outer surface of the outer bearing race is engaged with the first cut-out. The side plate also defines a second cut-out providing an opening into the first cut-out. The second cut-out facilitates insertion of the bearing into the first cut-out.

Abstract: A quick release assembly for a check-out conveyor assembly is disclosed. The check-out conveyor assembly includes a frame member having a pair of opposed side rails that receive a series of guides including an idler guide and a drive guide. A conveyor belt encircles the series of guides and is rotatable within the side rails. A quick release assembly is mounted on each of the side rails and is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the quick release assembly is moved to the locked position the idler guide is moved from a disengaged position to an engaged position. When the idler guide is at the engaged position the drive guide is able to rotate the conveyor belt. The quick release assembly comprises a take-up arm rotatably secured to a first end of a push bar and a release handle rotatably secured to a second end of the push bar. The release handle is pivotally fixed to the side rail.

Abstract: A web-product delivery system includes a top belt system with at least one top belt assembly supported and movably adjustable on a carriage. The top belt assembly includes a front assembly and a rear assembly. Both the front assembly and rear assembly include at least one idler roller assembly, and a bracket slidably attached to the carriage to allow the top belt assembly to be positioned and adjusted along a product path while product is moving along the product path. The idler roller assembly may include a roller rotatably attached to an arm, the arm pivotably attached to a bracket, a pivot shaft attached to the bracket and slidably receiving a load-bias threaded adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is screwably attached to the arm to allow the arm to rotate about the bracket through a vertical plane when the adjusting rod is turned. The web-product delivery system further includes a transition throw-off and vertical adjustment assemblies which may be operated while running.

Abstract: A curved conveyor includes an outer circumferential frame supported by L-shaped legs. An inner circumferential frame is supported in a cantilevered manner from the outer circumferential frame by means of horizontally extending beams connected between the inner circumferential frame and the outer circumferential frame. A drive-side tapered roller is rotatably supported at one end of the inner and outer circumferential frames and a lift-up section carrying a driven side tapered roller is pivotally supported at the opposite end of the inner and outer circumferential frames.

Abstract: A conveyor belt tensioning mechanism for use with a conveyor having a frame, a conveyor member in the form of a belt, and a pair of rollers, includes a pair of tensioning members mounted to opposite sides of the conveyor frame, with one of the rollers being mounted to the tensioning members. The tensioning members are slidable between extended and retracted positions by means of a pair of fasteners extending through a slot formed in each tensioning member and interengaged with the frame via a locking sleeve. The fasteners extend through a locking plate, such that tightening the fasteners frictionally engages the tensioning member between the frame and the locking plate. The belt is tensioned by loosening the locking fasteners and engaging a tensioning tool with the frame adjacent each tensioning member. The tensioning tools are pivoted into engagement with the tensioning members, and include a cam surface which forces the tensioning members outwardly to an extended position for tensioning the belt.

Abstract: An improved conveyor belt tensioner, accessible from the top of the conveyor has a push block which slides along an angled guide to apply force between the take up member and the frame of the conveyor. Also, a guide which is laterally movable along a cross support between the frame of the conveyor is provided to adjust the centering of the belt between the frame members.

Abstract: A conveyor element tensioning mechanism which is formed by a pair of like tensioning supporting opposite ends of an idler roller. The tensioning devices each include a slide member with a cylindrical pin which is supported within a cylindrical guide opening. The cylindrical pins have a studs extending radially therefrom which extend through a radially opening slots formed along the lengths of the guide openings in order to prevent the cylindrical pins from rotating. The studs support manual operators which may be actuated to move the slide members into a conveyor element tensioning position. During actuation, the manual operators engage an adjustably positioned reference surface so that the resulting tension in the conveyor element may be easily altered.

Abstract: A guiding device is disclosed for a conveyor chain for transporting objects adapted to be carried by load-carriers which are connected or connectable to the conveyor chain, which is formed by a plurality of carrier elements arranged in a row and a connector for connecting the carrier elements to each other so that the chain may be deflected simultaneously both vertically and laterally. The guiding device comprises a channel including grooves in which the conveyor chain is intended to run and an inwardly facing sliding surface for guiding the conveyor chain, the inwardly facing sliding surface is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the carrier elements, and the guiding device further includes a profile beam enclosing the channel, and including a longitudinal slot opening outwardly whereby the load-carriers connected to the conveyor chain are carried thereby, and the inwardly facing sliding surface comprises a plurality of slide elements including strip protrusions extending into the grooves in the channel.

Abstract: A modular conveyor system is disclosed as including an unique supporting framework featuring a horizontally elongated spine (12); legs (32) for supporting spine (12); posts (34) upstanding from legs (32); and an elongated rail (18) supported by posts (34) and arranged above and in a horizontally offset relationship relative to spine (12). Spine (12) serves to support one or more modular conveyor units (66), rail (18) serves to support one or more diverse art devices (48) required to be associated with conveyor units (66); and posts (34) serve to support a side panel (24) to extend lengthwise of spine (12).

Abstract: A conveyor apparatus including dips to turn and tumble items placed on the conveyor. The conveyor apparatus has a conveyor belt configured in a series of dips arranged to insure the turning and tumbling of items placed on the conveyor belt.