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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2021
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
David Hess, Kenner, LA (US);
Stephen M. Melancon, Mandeville, LA (US);
Adam E. Bannerman, Mandeville, LA (US);
Rob O. Brady, Sarasota, FL (US);
Jason L. Viera, Bradenton, FL (US);
Erik A. Holmen, Lakewood Ranch, FL (US);
Joel R. Chartier, Lakewood Ranch, FL (US);
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Abstract
A hinge-rod removal and insertion tool for opening and closing modular conveyor belts during installation and servicing. The tool is a pliers with jaws forming a split aperture. The jaws open to admit the end of the hinge rod of a modular conveyor belt. The jaws close to grasp the hinge rod so that it can be pulled from the belt. A head at the distal end of the jaws is used to push a hinge rod back into the belt. The tools have lift hooks to lift a section of belt to gain access to the ends of the hinge rods.