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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
James L. Layne, Bowling Green, KY (US);
Stephen C. Fye, Glasgow, KY (US);
Michael D. McDaniel, Glasgow, KY (US);
Assignee:
Span Tech LLC, Glasgow, KY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 2/110 ; B65G 2/120 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 2/110 ; B65G 2/120 ;
Abstract
A split housing for a sprocket in a conveyor system is disclosed. The sprocket includes a first, preferably upper portion that mates with a second, preferably lower portion to define a curved guide track for guiding a conveyor belt from a forward to a return run, or vice versa. The split nature of the housing allows for the removal of one portion, such as the upper portion, in a vertical direction without the need for moving the adjacent sprocket or guide rail. Hence, the other portion may remain attached to a stable structure used to support the conveyor system.