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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2006
Applicants:
Timothy G Shuttleworth, Girard, PA (US);
Marshall A. Carner, Erie, PA (US);
Inventors:
Timothy G Shuttleworth, Girard, PA (US);
Marshall A. Carner, Erie, PA (US);
Assignee:
Eriez Magnetics, Erie, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 15/60 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A centering roller which is used with reinforced conveyor belts has permanent magnets within its outer shell to attract the steel cables used to reinforce the lateral portions of the belt. Preferably, the permanent magnets are of the rare earth variety to provide increased magnetic attraction and ensure centering of the belt.