Patent ID: 9145263
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt tracking roller system which includes a carriage, a support frame, a connection arrangement which connects the support frame to the carriage whereby the support frame is pivotally movable relative to the carriage about a primary axis, at least first and second belt supporting rollers which are mounted to the support frame and which extend outwardly and upwardly from the primary axis, each roller being rotatable about a respective axis which is inclined to the horizontal, mounting structure which is engaged with the carriage and which includes first and second components which are engaged with respective opposing ends of the carriage, and an adjustment mechanism which is operable to adjust the orientation of the primary axis relative to the mounting structure, wherein the carriage is pivotally movable relative to the first and second components to a limited extent, and the adjustment mechanism includes an arcuate slot which is centered on a fastener which is used to fix the carriage in a desired orientation relative to the support frame.