Patent ID: 6814220
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A retaining device for a conveyor belt assembly wherein the retaining device comprises:a clamping means for clamping a conveyor belt of the conveyor belt assembly, whereby the clamping means comprises a support member and a clamping member which is mounted displaceably thereon, wherein the clamping member is slidably mounted on the support member; and a biasing means for displacing the clamping means between an inoperative condition and an operative retaining condition wherein the clamping means clamps a part of the belt to tension a material carrying portion of the belt in the event of a loss of tension in the belt, the biasing means comprising a weighted arm which is connected to the clamping member for displacing the clamping member towards the retaining condition under operation of gravity, the displacing having been induced by a loss of tension in the belt.