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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 1996
Filed:
Jul. 25, 1994
Applicant:
Inventor:
Darrell E Kissee, Kenner, LA (US);
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation, Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
198834 ; 403-1 ; 403362 ; 474903 ;
Abstract
A conveying apparatus includes first and second shafts each having a sprocket mounted thereon for rotation with the shafts. A conveyor belt is engaged with the sprockets. A retaining clamp is mounted on one of the shafts adjoining one of the sprockets. The retaining clamp includes a body shaped to fit loosely around the shaft and a force-applying member disposed on the body for pressing the body against the shaft to prevent movement of the body along the shaft.