Patent ID: 7669709
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt aligning device comprising a support frame mounted on a support beam and being substantially horizontal pivotable about a first axis, the support frame comprising a frame formed by a cross member and a lever arm extending from the cross member; at least one conveyor belt support roller mounted on the cross member of the support frame; a guide roller mounted on a transverse beam that is pivotably mounted on the lever arm of the support frame, the transverse beam being pivotable about a second axis, the guide roller being adapted to engage one of the longitudinal edges of a conveyor belt; wherein the distance between the second axis of the transverse beam and a central axis of rotation of the guide roller is adjustable; and further comprising a stay member extending between the support beam of the support frame and the transverse beam so that, in use, the transverse beam remains substantially perpendicular with the center line of the conveyor belt, wherein the distance between the first axis of the support frame and the second axis of the transverse beam is adjustable by virtue of the lever arm being adjustable along the longitudinal length and by the length of the stay member extending between the support beam of the support frame and the transverse beam being adjustable.