Patent ID: 6234293
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: B65G,F16C

Abstract:
A conveyor-belt roller assembly, which fits into a conveyor-belt roller and onto a stationary inner shaft, preferably for use with high load conveyor belts in hazardous situations comprising:a) a support means, which comprises a heat dissipation and thermal expansion control means, a strengthening means, a mounting means, comprising an annular shoulder positioned around the perimeter of the outside surface of said support means and a tapered inner labyrinth seal interface means;b) an anti-lock protection means;c) a dust and particle protection means integral to said anti-lock protection means;d) a rotational guide means comprising ball bearings, an inner race captured on said inner shaft and remaining stationary relative to the outside environment, and an outer race captured on said support means and in rotation to said inner race; ande) labyrinth seal means located substantially within said support means, so that said dust and particle protection means prevents dust and particles from entering said labyrinth seal means.