Patent ID: 6454083
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An adjustable impact cradle for supporting a conveyor belt including:a support member; a central cushion member associated with said support member, said central cushion member being disposed generally horizontal and adapted to support a central portion of the conveyor belt; a first wing cushion member having a first end and a second end and a second wing cushion member having a first end and a second end, each said wing cushion member being disposed at a respective side of said central cushion member, each of said first and second wing cushion support members adapted to a respective side portion of the conveyor belt; and a first angular adjustment mechanism associated with said first end of said first wing cushion member, and a second angular adjustment mechanism associated with said second end of said first wing cushion member, said first and second angular adjustment mechanisms adapted to selectively vary the angular inclination of said first wing cushion member with respect to said central cushion member.