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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2019
John Bean Technologies Corporation, Chicago, IL (US);
Brian P. Westcott, Sandusky, OH (US);
Adam J. Ramsdell, Sandusky, OH (US);
Scott M. Kane, Sandusky, OH (US);
Ryan C. Harrell, Clyde, OH (US);
John J. Bauer, Norwalk, OH (US);
Robert C. Brod, Lorain, OH (US);
JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A rail and track cartridge for building straight or radial belt conveyors comprises two or more rails connected to each other, wherein the two or more rails each has a first and second free end; and a track connected to each rail, wherein each track is supported by tabs protruding from the rail, wherein the track is offset to the side from the rail, and an upper track surface is above a top surface of the rail. An adjustable cartridge has bent free ends of the two or more rails attached to the same tier arm to adjust the length of the rails to fit within the tier arms.