Bearing stand-off devices

摘要

Various embodiments of stand-off devices and methods are disclosed. The stand-off device can space a bearing assembly apart from a support, such as a frame of a conveyor belt, thereby providing access between the bearing assembly and the frame, such as for cleaning fluid. Certain embodiments of the stand-off device include a first end and a second end, with the first end being receivable in a securing hole of the bearing assembly and the second end configured to protrude from the bearing assembly.

主权项

1. A method of installing a bearing housing on a frame of a processing system such that the bearing housing is positioned a distance apart from the frame to facilitate a flow of cleaning fluid between the frame and a surface of the bearing housing that faces the frame, the method comprising:
obtaining a stand-off device that comprises:
a smaller diameter portion;a larger diameter portion; anda port extending through the smaller diameter portion and the larger diameter portion and configured to receive a fastener therethrough; inserting the smaller diameter portion of the stand-off device into a channel in the bearing housing; maintaining the larger diameter portion of the stand-off device outside of the bearing housing; positioning the bearing housing such that the larger diameter portion of the stand-off device is between the bearing housing and the frame; inserting a fastener through the port in the stand-off device; and tightening the fastener, thereby securing the bearing housing with the frame, wherein at least a portion of the stand-off device is between the bearing housing and the frame.