Patent ID: 6843365
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A belt tensioner for a conveyor comprising two or more endless belts, the belt tensioner comprising: an axle member mounted to the conveyor transversely to the belts; the first bracket assembly for each belt pivotally mounted to the axle member; a tensioning pulley associated with each belt mounted for rotation with respect to its associated first bracket assembly; a second bracket assembly pivotally mounted to the axle member; an actuator connected to the second bracket assembly for pivoting the second bracket assembly about the axle member; and a lost motion connector connecting each first bracket assembly to the second bracket assembly, whereby, when said second bracket assembly is pivoted by the actuator about the axle member in a direction to apply tension to the belts, each bracket is tensioned individually to approximately the same tension.