OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001689

Impact bed for conveyor belt

Published: 2026-09-15T19:07:41.091209Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001689
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

An impact bed (10) for a conveyor belt installation, which impact bed (10) is
adapted to be mounted or installed below the belt of the installation in a
location where material is received onto the belt. The impact bed (10)
comprises a central impact section (20) and first and second side impact
sections (22) which are pivotably supported relative to opposite sides of the
central impact section (20) such that an angle (24) of each side impact
section (22) relative to the central impact section (22) is adjustable. At
least first and second adjustable support mechanisms (34) are associated with
the first and second side impact sections (22) respectively. Each adjustable
support mechanism (34) configured for adjusting the angle (24) of the
respective side impact section (22) and operatively to retain said side impact
section (22) at a predetermined angle.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001689
Published 2026-09-15T19:07:41.091209Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001689