Conveyors & Transport Systems
The conveying layer treated in its own right: drives, tracking, tensioning, transfers and the control that ties them together.
Category CAT-000000125
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Publications
- OT-2026-000000030
This disclosure describes a power and free monorail carrier system featuring a pusher dog designed to disengage under controlled overload conditions. The arrangement prevents damage to the carrier or the power chain drive system when a carrier becomes jammed or obstructed. It details the mechanism for disengagement, th
- OT-2026-000000029
This disclosure describes a right-angle article transfer system designed to correct article skew during redirection. The system utilizes a lift-and-shift roller bank to receive articles from an input conveyor, elevate them, square them against a reference surface, and then transfer them onto an output conveyor moving a
- OT-2026-000000028
A belt conveyor take-up system employs a constant force spring cartridge to maintain consistent belt tension. This arrangement addresses limitations of gravity take-ups requiring significant vertical space and screw take-ups that can lose tension unnoticed. The spring cartridge is coupled to a take-up carriage, providi
- OT-2026-000000027
This disclosure describes a two-stage belt cleaning system designed to minimize carryback on conveyor belts. A primary scraper removes bulk material, while a secondary scraper, mounted on a compliant mechanism, removes finer particles and moisture. The compliant mount enables the secondary blade to maintain consistent
- OT-2026-000000002
A system for zero pressure accumulation on roller conveyors is described, addressing issues arising from variable article lengths. It dynamically adjusts accumulation zone behavior to prevent jams and maintain high density by measuring article length and coordinating zone release. The system handles articles that span
- OT-2026-000000001
This disclosure describes a self-correcting belt tracking system designed for conveyor applications. It addresses the problem of conveyor belts wandering off-center, which leads to premature wear, edge damage, and potential operational failure. The system employs a pivoting idler roller assembly, whose angular position