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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2022
Applicant:
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
Inventors:
Martin A. Dwornick, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Jake A. Mohan, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 45/20 (2006.01); B65G 33/26 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 45/20 (2013.01); B65G 33/26 (2013.01);
Abstract
A shaft-mounted conveyor assembly () comprises a series of scroll modules () arranged in series on a shaft () to form a helix having a peripheral surface for contacting a conveyor belt. Each scroll module includes an open hub () for receiving the shaft and a webbed scroll portion () defining the peripheral surface. The shaft includes L-shaped mounting slots () in mounting regions for mounting the scroll modules. A snap-on locking collar () prevents axial movement of the scroll modules after installation on the shaft.