V-Slat Reciprocating Slat Conveyors

摘要

Movable conveyor slats (12) have side parts (42, 44) which rest on top parts (32) of bearings (30). The bearings (30) have a generally U-shaped cross section and they fit on wings (16, 18) which extend outwardly and slope upwardly from the sides of a fixed conveyor slat (10). The movable slats (12) have web (48, 50) and lower flange portions (52, 54) which with the side parts (42, 44) form laterally outwardly opening channels. The wings (16, 18) and the bearings (30) are received within the channels (56, 58).

主权项

1. A fixed slat for use in connection with a reciprocating slat conveyor,
comprising: said fixed slat integrally made from a metal extrusion having laterally extending wings for holding substantially U-shaped bearing members, a continuous top surface integral with the extrusion that spans the distance between said wings, spaced apart vertical portions integral with the extrusion that are below said wings, and horizontal base portions integral with the extrusion that extend laterally from said vertical portions for mounting said fixed slat to an underlying support, and wherein said U-shaped bearing members cover said laterally extending wings.