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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2003
Applicants:
Leonard R. Kilby, Hudson, WI (US);
Austin J. Kozman, Plano, TX (US);
Inventors:
Leonard R. Kilby, Hudson, WI (US);
Austin J. Kozman, Plano, TX (US);
Assignee:
Stewart Systems, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G017/18 ; B65G017/06 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Conveyor chains of the type utilized in commercial ovens and proofers are provided with improved bearing support for the rotating and pivoting components of the chains. The rotating components comprising anti-friction bearings constructed from superior components which support substantial improvements in the service life of the conveyor chains. The pivoting components are provided with plain bearings and/or anti-friction coating which also function to extend the service life of the conveyor chains.