| 摘要 |
A self-captivating wedge is disclosed which has particular utility in securing idler assemblies onto the side cables of a flexible side frame conveyor and which wedge is formed with a generally wedge-shaped body having a self-captivating means formed at the front end thereof for preventing the wedge from being disengaged from the idler assembly. The self-captivating means consists of a pair of lugs formed on the wedge which extend substantially normal to the sides of the wedge body and a pair of slots formed in the body immediately adjacent, and to the rear of, the lugs. The self-captivating means is specifically designed so as to require a combination of movements in order to insert the front of the wedge into the aperture which captivates the wedge and the lugs are further designed so as to create an interference fit as the front of the wedge is moved through the above-mentioned aperture.
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