Patent ID: 7604110
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveying system comprising: opposed first and second curved side frames; a plurality of rollers supported for rotation between the side frames; a drive belt selectively engageable with the rollers for imparting rotation thereto; and a plurality of assemblies for moving the drive belt between a first position in which the drive belt engages the rollers and a second position spaced from the rollers, each assembly further comprising: a first bracket; at least one pulley having a circumferential groove for seating the drive belt, the pulley being rotatably mounted to an axle, the axle being secured to the first bracket and the first side frame; a guide roller secured to the first bracket so as to maintain the drive belt seated on the pulley in both the first and second positions; a second bracket adapted to be secured to the first side frame; and at least one actuator mounted to the second bracket for operating on the first bracket for to move the drive belt between the first and second positions.