Patent ID: 9139367
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt idler assembly comprising: support structure; at least three suspended conveyor belt idler rollers and first and second connecting members, the conveyor belt idler rollers being flexibly linked to each other in a chain-like manner and flexibly linked to the first and second connecting members in a manner such that the conveyor belt idler rollers are suspended from and between the first and second connecting members and hang in a catenary manner from the first and second connecting members, each of the first and second connecting members being movably attached to the support structure in a manner such that said connecting member cannot pivot relative to the support structure but can translate along a linear path relative to the support structure; at least first and second belt support members, the first belt support member being supported by and linearly movable with the first connecting member relative to the support structure, the second belt support member being supported by and linearly movable with the second connecting member relative to the support structure, the first and second belt support members and the conveyor belt idler rollers collectively forming a trough-shape and each being configured and adapted to engage and support a conveyor belt positioned in and moving through the trough-shape.