Patent ID: 7383941
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: B61B,B65G

Abstract:
1. A bolt diversion system for preventing debris from interfering with a tow conveyor, the tow conveyor including a conveyor chain, the bolt diversion system comprising: first and second rails that vertically extend downward from undersides of first and second horizontal cap plates, respectively, the first and second rails are horizontally spaced so as to define a slot therebetween, wherein a surface of said each of the first and second rails is disposed facing said conveyor chain and overlapping an edge of said conveyor chain such that a gap is defined between the first and second rails and the conveyor chain, said gap being sized such that the debris remains on a top of the conveyor chain; a wiper arm assembly disposed between the conveyor chain and the first and second horizontal cap plates, said wiper arm assembly including a wiper arm that extends across the top of the conveyor chain whereby said wiper arm diverts debris from the top of the conveyor chain into a collection area.