Patent ID: 6142292
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A vibratory conveying apparatus, comprising:a trough for conveying pieces;at least one shaft, rotation of said shaft transmitting vibratory forces to said trough;a structure for supporting said trough and said base;at least one bearing assembly, supporting said shaft and mounted to said structure, said bearing assembly including a bearing having a central opening for receiving said shaft and having at least one first radial surface, a bearing housing having a surrounding wall defining an open distal end and an open base end, and having at least one second radial surface connected to said surrounding wall, a support wall arranged adjacent said open base end of said housing, at least one male thread formation and at least one coacting female thread formation associated respectively with said bearing housing and said support wall, said housing drawn toward said support wall when said male thread formation is advanced along said female thread formation, and a spring element arranged between said support wall and said bearing to resiliently press said at least one first radial surface to said at least one second radial surface when said male thread formation is advanced on said female thread formation, the support wall being mounted to said structure.