Patent ID: 6698584
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An apparatus for modifying a belt conveyor which has an elongated frame, an endless belt and a plurality of idler portions arranged to be spaced apart one from another lengthwise of the frame and coupled via frame mounting holes, each idler portion including a first upper idler over which the upper run of the belt passes and a first lower idler over which the lower run of the belt passes, each of the idlers having a width approximately equal to a width of the belt, wherein the lower run of the belt is lengthwise inside a portion of the elongated frame, the apparatus comprising:a pair of first mounting feet having slots and coupled by a cross member, wherein said first mounting feet are coupled to said cross member enabling the slots to mate with the frame mounting holes; second mounting feet having slots and adapted to couple to a second upper idler and a second lower idler, said second upper idler having a width greater than said first upper idler and said second lower idler having a width greater than said first lower idler; supports coupled to opposite ends of said cross member, wherein a first end of said supports is coupled to said cross member and a second end is coupled to said second mounting feet; and wherein said cross member has a length greater than the width of said second lower idler.