Carousel conveyor drive module

摘要

A center drive module for use with a carousel conveyor that includes a continuous loop conveyor chain. The drive module includes a drive motor that rotates one or more sprocket wheels that each engage drive lugs formed on the bottom surface the conveyor chain to move the conveyor chain along the support frame. The drive module includes a pair of guide rollers positioned on opposite sides of the sprocket wheel. The guide rollers engage the conveyor chain and rotate upon the movement of the conveyor chain. Each of the guide wheels resists vertical movement of the conveyor chain caused by the rotating sprocket wheels.

主权项

1. A drive module for use with a carousel conveyor including a continuous loop conveyor chain movable along a support frame, comprising:
a drive motor; at least one sprocket wheel rotatably driven by the drive motor, the sprocket wheel having a series of spaced teeth that engage the conveyor chain to move the conveyor chain along the support frame in a longitudinal direction; and a pair of guide rollers each positioned on opposite sides of the conveyor chain and on opposite sides of the at least one sprocket wheel and aligned with the at least one sprocket wheel, wherein the pair of guide rollers contact opposite sides of the conveyor chain and rotate when the conveyor chain is moving in the longitudinal direction.