Patent ID: 7757839
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A hanger assembly used for suspending a return slide from an endless belt conveyor frame comprising a hanger plate having a top end for suspending the hanger from the conveyor frame; a bottom end for supporting one end of a return slide; a keyhole slot in said bottom end for receiving a bar for connecting the hanger plate to one end of a return slide; and a clip for locking said bar in said slot; wherein said bar includes an inner end for supporting one end of said return slide; an outer end for extending through said keyhole slot in the hanger plate; and opposed grooves in said outer end for securing the bar in said slot; and wherein said clip is generally C-shaped including a horizontal top arm for straddling said out end of said bar and a lower arm, whereby, when the clip is placed on the bar and secured to said hanger plate, the bar is locked in said keyhole slot by said top arm of the clip.