Patent ID: 7513358
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A method for providing an inclined roller conveyor comprising: providing an inclined roller conveyor frame, the frame having a substantially continuously inclined bottom surface, spaced sides, and an open top; and providing a length of prefabricated roller top conveyor chain along a conveyor path on the frame bottom surface and fastening the conveyor chain in a fixed position on the frame, the roller top conveyor chain comprising a plurality of sideways articulating links connected together end to end, with the links comprising one or more generally flat plates of the type that are designed to engage and slide along a conveyor path in the manner of an endless loon conveyor chain or conveyor belt, the plates extending laterally from one side of the chain to the other side of the chain in abutting relationship with the bottom surface of the frame, the links having laterally spaced flanges extending upwardly from opposite sides of at least one plate in the link, rollers being rotatably suspended between the flanges in position to rotatably support products mounted thereon, the links and attached rollers being individually replaceable for repair or replacement.