Buildup Shedding Sprocket for Driving a Wire Conveyor Belt

摘要

A method and apparatus for driving a wire conveyor belt with a buildup shedding sprocket. When driving a belt in any application in which material is added to articles on the belt, excess material accumulates on the support shelves between the sprocket teeth. A relief cut is made between the sprocket teeth providing a channel through which the excess material can be pushed away.

主权项

1. A buildup shedding sprocket for driving a wire conveyor belt comprising:
a sprocket body with a first width having sprocket teeth and support shelves between the sprocket teeth wherein the sprocket teeth have a second width the same as the first width and the support shelves have a width narrower than the first width.