Patent ID: 7128201
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A method for converting a roller conveyor that had included a frame having two generally parallel side walls and originally supported a plurality of support rollers at spaced apart locations between the parallel side walls along the frame, into an endless loop belt conveyor free of support rollers, the frame including a head portion and a tail portion, the method comprising: removing substantially all of the plurality of support rollers originally located between the parallel side walls along the frame; and attaching and supporting at least two conveyor belt support and guide mounts at spaced apart locations between the parallel side walls of the substantially roller free frame, attaching and supporting at least one endless loop belt conveyor belt support and guide, each endless loop belt conveyor belt support and guide including a smooth, substantially non-moving linear upper surface to define a support conveyor bed for guiding an endless loop belt conveyor for movement without support rollers.