Patent ID: 6669009
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A guide rail support bracket assembly for a conveyor system, the assembly comprising:(i) a support bracket comprising: (a) a mounting segment extending substantially along a first plane; (b) an extension segment attached along a first edge to the mounting segment; (c) a support segment connected along an edge to a second edge of the extension segment, the extension and support segments extending substantially along a second plane substantially perpendicular to the first plane; and (d) an open clamping section defining an open concave side and an opposite convex side and having a clamping hole formed therein, the clamping section being connected to the support segment at an end spaced from the mounting segment; (ii) a threaded eyebolt ending in an eyelet, the eyebolt configured to fit through the clamping hole such that the eyelet is positioned on the concave side of the clamping section; and (iii) a fastener configured to thread onto the eyebolt and pull the eyelet into the clamping section from the convex side of the clamping section.