---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002072"
title: "Taper cover segment and method"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:10:35.878947Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002072"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g39/02"
  - "b65g39/07"
  - "b65g39/07"
  - "b65g39/04"
  - "b65g39/07"
---

# Taper cover segment and method

## Abstract

A taper cover segment configured to fit circumferentially around a straight roller is disclosed. The taper cover segment comprising a main body having an inner surface and an outer surface, a plurality of ribs that are monolithic with the main body and extend radially inward from the inner surface of the main body. Each rib has a claw shaped edge that is configured to provide grip between the rib and the straight roller. A plurality of cavities is defined between adjacent ribs of the plurality of rib. A locking arrangement is monolithic with a first end of the main body, and is configured to detachably connect the taper cover segment with another taper cover segment to form a taper cover for encasing the straight roller. The taper cover segment defines a longitudinal axis, and a center of mass of the taper cover segment can be offset from the longitudinal axis.