Belt Conveyors

Belt Conveyors within Conveying Systems.

Category CAT-000000003

Publications

• OT-2026-000000027
  Two-Stage Belt Scraper with Compliant Secondary Blade Mount
  September 15, 2026 · Belt Cleaning · 3 figures · 2,739 words

  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-2026-000000001
  Pivoting Idler Belt Tracking with Non-Contact Edge Sensing
  September 15, 2026 · Belt Conveyors · 3 figures · 2,417 words

  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