OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002072

Taper cover segment and method

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:35.878947Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002072
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002072
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:35.878947Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002072