Patent ID: 6336542
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An improved conveyor roller of the type having a cylindrical body member radially disposed about an elongated shaft by means of ball bearing assemblies installed at either counterbored end of said body member in coaxial relation, said improvements comprising:an internal braking means radially disposed about said shaft and residing within said body member, said braking means permitting rotation of said body member about said shaft in only one direction, said braking means including a roller clutch bearing assembly position within said body member in coaxial relation about said shaft at one end thereof, said roller clutch bearing including a plurality of roller elements engaging said shaft to provide instantaneous lockup of said body member whenever said body member is rotated in a predetermined direction; and spring biasing means carried within said body member enabling said shaft to be retracted into said body member to facilitate installation of said roller in a roller conveyor system.