Patent ID: 6286660
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A roller conveyor, comprising:a pair of longitudinally extending side frames, each side frame having a substantially S-shaped cross-section defining a first duct section having an exterior opening and a second duct section having an interior opening defined by a longitudinally extending pair of opposed rails;a cover removably mounted to the side frame at the first duct section for enclosing the exterior opening;a plurality of support brackets each removably mounted between the opposed rails of the side frame at the interior opening of the second duct section, wherein each support bracket includes at least one through hole, and wherein each support bracket is individually mountable without need for disturbing adjacently mounted support brackets on either side; anda plurality of conveyor rollers laterally mounted between the support brackets mounted to the pair of side frames, each conveyor roller including a roller shaft at each end thereof, the roller shafts inserted through one of the through holes in the support bracket.