Phoenix Aktiengesellschaft

Bernd K&uuml;sel

The invention relates to a device for monitoring a conveyor. The conveyor comprises a conveyor belt in an elastomeric material, with a carrying side for the transported material, a backing side and embedded reinforcements, as well as other components: namely, drive pulleys, return pulleys, reverse pulleys, conveyor pulleys, mounting structures feed chutes and other components, where necessary. According to the invention the device is characterized by comprising an opto-electronic system in the area where no material is transported, which optically records and signals any damage done to the conveyor belt, optionally with an automatic switching off of the conveyor. The device further comprises, particularly in connection with long conveyors, at least one detectable element integrated in the conveyor belt, in particular in the form of several elements which are arranged longitudinally and/or transversely, at set distances from each other and at least one scanning device for localizing the damage by remote detection of the element or elements.

Device for monitoring a conveyor

The invention relates to a device for monitoring a tubular belt conveyor system, comprising the following: a conveyor belt consisting of an elastomeric material, especially with embedded tie rods, the conveyor belt being closed to form a tubular belt by overlapping its longitudinal edges so as to form an overlap area; other system parts, i.e., a driving drum, a tail pulley, support rollers, guide rollers, supporting structures and optionally, other parts. The inventive device is characterized in that the device for monitoring the overlap area of the tubular belt is provided with an optoelectronic system. In the event of a deviation from the desired conveyor belt overlap, the optoelectronic system initiates a correction of position by means of the guiding rollers. If the corrective measures are not taken within a certain period, the tubular belt conveyor system is automatically disconnected.

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Hamburg, Germany

Bernd Küsel

Growing community of inventors

Hamburg, Germany

Bernd K&uuml;sel

Bernd Küsel