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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2013
Applicant:
P. Ellegaard A/s, Viborg, DK;
Inventors:
Erik Lund Jepsen, Værløse, DK;
Jais Ask Hansen, Jægerspris, DK;
Assignee:
P. Ellegaard A/S, Viborg, DK;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 13/06 (2006.01); B65G 23/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 23/08 (2013.01);
Abstract
A drum motor optimized for the hygienic requirements in the food industry; in particular the drum motor is used for driving conveyor belts. One embodiment of the invention discloses a drum motor comprising a drum shell accommodating a geared rim secured to the drum shell, a first inner end cap attached to the geared rim, a second inner end cap attached to a locking flange having an expanding element adapted to secure the second inner end cap to the drum shell when attaching the second inner end cap to the locking flange.