Patent ID: 11273988

Abstract:
A bearing housing with improved protective element and non-separable conveyor pulley that reduces metal use, labor, assembly and maintenance costs. The conveyor pulley includes a tubular housing, an axle, two bearing housings with an integrated bearing protection and two bearings. Bearing protector includes air permeable element (e.g., wool, felt) that is configured to allow passage of air while preventing dust and other particulars from entering the bearing thereby improving bearing operation and longevity. The proposed configuration provides protection for pulley bearings from dust and abrasive particles. The bearing housing assembly is manufactured using polymer composite materials by injection molding with embedded parts. The bearing housing includes a slanted bevel proximate outer side of the housing facet to facilitate installation into the pulley housing. The conveyor pulley housing tube is form-pressed around the slanted face to form non-separable conveyor pulley.