CONVEYING APPARATUS WITH MINIMALIST FRAME
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180339864A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-29

    申请号:US16052145

    申请日:2018-08-01

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    IPC分类号: B65G41/00 B65G21/20 B65G17/08

    摘要: An apparatus includes a movable conveyor belt adapted for conveying articles supported by a conveying surface in a conveying direction, the conveyor belt including guide links. Guides in the form of at least two stationary rods elongated in the conveying direction engage the guide links of the conveyor belt during conveyance. The guides may form part of a conveyor frame including connectors spaced in the conveying direction connecting to at least one upper guide and at least one lower guide without projecting between them. An elongated support may be provided for supporting the connectors, and may include at least portion curved in the conveying direction and a vertical direction.

    CONVEYOR WITH IMPROVED CLEANING CAPABILITIES
    4.
    发明申请
    CONVEYOR WITH IMPROVED CLEANING CAPABILITIES 有权
    输送机具有改进的清洁能力

    公开(公告)号:US20150284187A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:US14131308

    申请日:2012-07-09

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    IPC分类号: B65G21/12 B65G17/08

    摘要: A conveyor with enhanced cleanability includes a belt for conveying objects above a floor and having a forward run and a return run. A conveyor bed for supporting the belt provides an upper support for supporting the forward run of the belt and a lower support for supporting a return run of the belt. The upper support is adapted for moving toward and away from the lower support, including when the conveyor belt is sectioned into first and second portions corresponding to the forward run and the return run. A conveyor is also mounted in a cantilevered fashion, such as by embedding posts in a curable material forming a base for supporting the conveyor. Related methods are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 具有增强的可清洁性的输送机包括用于在物体上方传送物体并具有前进运行和返回运行的带。 用于支撑带的输送机床提供用于支撑带的向前运行的上支撑件和用于支撑带的回程的下支撑件。 上支撑件适于朝向和远离下支撑件移动,包括当输送带被分段成对应于前进运行和返回行程的第一和第二部分时。 输送机也以悬臂方式安装,例如通过将柱嵌入形成用于支撑输送机的基座的可固化材料中。 还公开了相关方法。

    Modular link conveyor drive arrangements
    5.
    发明授权
    Modular link conveyor drive arrangements 有权
    连杆输送机组合式传动装置

    公开(公告)号:US08727109B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US13675563

    申请日:2012-11-13

    申请人: Span Tech LLC

    IPC分类号: B65G23/06

    摘要: An apparatus for conveying one or more objects along a conveying path in a conveying direction includes an endless conveyor chain formed of modular links arranged in rows in a direction transverse to the conveying direction. The links include spaced outer side links forming a part of a conveying surface for the objects to be conveyed and intermediate links interconnected with side links by connector rods, the chain having at least a forward run for conveying one or more objects in the conveying direction. A driver is provided for driving the conveyor chain, and includes a first sprocket adapted for engaging at least one side link along at least one side of the chain, the first sprocket mounted for rotation about an axis generally orthogonal to the conveying direction and the transverse direction. The sprocket may comprise a split sprocket, and may be adapted for pivoting movement.

    摘要翻译: 沿输送方向沿输送路径输送一个或多个物体的装置包括:沿与横向于输送方向的方向排列成行的模块化链条形成的循环输送链。 链节包括形成用于被输送物体的输送表面的一部分的间隔开的外侧连杆,以及通过连接杆与侧面连杆相互连接的中间链环,该链条至少具有用于在输送方向上输送一个或多个物体的前进段。 提供驱动器用于驱动输送链,并且包括适于沿着链条的至少一侧接合至少一个侧连杆的第一链轮,所述第一链轮安装成围绕大致正交于输送方向的轴线和横向 方向。 链轮可以包括分离链轮,并且可以适于枢转运动。

    Adjustable conveyor belt guiderail and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US11530096B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-20

    申请号:US17392587

    申请日:2021-08-03

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    摘要: An apparatus for guiding products along a conveyor in a conveying direction. The apparatus includes a first guiderail for at least partially forming a conveying path for articles on the conveyor. A guiderail adjuster includes a flexible or collapsible support, which make take the form of a linkage, and which provides support for the first guiderail along the conveyor. The flexible or collapsible support is adapted for being extended and retracted along a support rail extending in the conveying direction to selectively position the first guiderail relative to the conveyor, and thereby alter (increase or decrease) the width of the conveying path. Related methods are also disclosed.

    Modular link conveyor with features for enhancing the efficient conveyance of articles

    公开(公告)号:US11235933B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-01

    申请号:US15551949

    申请日:2016-02-23

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    IPC分类号: B65G17/40 B65G23/06 B65G17/08

    摘要: An apparatus for conveying an object in a conveying direction includes a conveyor comprised of a plurality of modular links adapted for interconnecting to form a chain. At least one of the links comprises a rounded upper portion forming an apical region for contacting and supporting the article for conveyance along at least a forward run in the conveying direction. The at least one link further including a forwardly projecting portion associated with a first transverse connector forming a part of the upper portion and a rearwardly projecting portion associated with a second transverse connector forming part of the upper portion. The first and second connectors may be staggered in the conveying direction and a direction transverse to the conveying direction. Further aspects pertain to a link with an apical engaging structure, and a sprocket with a removable tooth.

    Adjustable conveyor belt guiderail and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US11097901B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-24

    申请号:US16303694

    申请日:2018-05-21

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    摘要: An apparatus for guiding products along a conveyor in a conveying direction. The apparatus includes a first guiderail for at least partially forming a conveying path for articles on the conveyor. A guiderail adjuster includes a flexible or collapsible support, which make take the form of a linkage, and which provides support for the first guiderail along the conveyor. The flexible or collapsible support is adapted for being extended and retracted along a support rail extending in the conveying direction to selectively position the first guiderail relative to the conveyor, and thereby alter (increase or decrease) the width of the conveying path. Related methods are also disclosed.

    Adjustable conveyor belt guide rail with retractable support

    公开(公告)号:US10087012B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US15364622

    申请日:2016-11-30

    申请人: SPAN TECH LLC

    发明人: James L. Layne

    摘要: An apparatus for guiding products along a conveyor in a conveying direction is provided. The apparatus includes a first guide rail for at least partially forming a conveying path for products on the conveyor. At least one flexible support provides support for the first guide rail along the conveyor. The at least one flexible support is adapted for being extended and retracted to selectively position the first guide rail relative to the conveyor. The support may be pivotally mounted to the guide rail. The guide rail may also include fixed and slidable portions, including possibly curved portions, which allow for a sliding joint to be formed.