Conveyor belt module with bearing retainer

摘要

A conveyor belt module includes a body, a link end formed by the body, and an opening through the link end along a hinge axis. A cover extends from the body in a direction of the hinge axis and a post extends from the cover; a bearing is rotatably engaged with the post. A fastener engages the post to capture the bearing between the cover and the fastener, such that the bearing is housed at least partially between the upper and lower extremes of the body. A track for supporting and guiding the conveyor belt module includes a guide arm extending into a guide channel defined by the body to engage the bearing. The conveyor belt module may also include laterally offset protrusions extending from the link end in opposite directions to inhibit engagement with a drive member.

主权项

1. A conveyor belt module comprising:
a body extending between a first plane and a second plane that is spaced apart from the first plane; a link end formed in the body having an opening along a hinge axis; a cover extending from the body in a direction of the hinge axis, the cover including an end wall having an opening; a post extending from the cover along a post axis; a tab engaged with the post and having a guide extending in the direction of the hinge axis, the tab extending through the opening of the cover to engage with the post; a bearing rotatably engaged with the post; and a fastener engaged with the post to capture the bearing between the cover and the fastener; wherein the bearing is housed at least partially between the first plane and the second plane.