Support structure for radial conveyor

摘要

Embodiments herein provide a support structure for a radial conveyor. The support structure may include first and second wheel assemblies that may be selectively rotated between a travel position and an operating position. The support structure may include a drive assembly having a motor. The drive assembly may selectively engage and/or disengage the motor with one or more of the wheels of the first and/or second wheel assemblies. In some embodiments, the drive assembly may include a pinion coupled to the motor, and an actuating arm to selectively engage and/or disengage the pinion with a ring gear coupled to a first wheel of the first wheel assembly.

主权项

1. A support structure for a radial conveyor, comprising:
a body portion configured to support a conveyor belt structure; a first wheel assembly pivotably coupled to the body portion and including one or more wheels including a first wheel, the first wheel coupled to a ring gear; a second wheel assembly pivotably coupled to the body portion and including one or more wheels; a drive assembly coupled to the first wheel assembly, the drive assembly including:
a motor operatively coupled to a pinion;a drive actuating member coupled to the motor and configured to selectively slide the motor with respect to the wheel assembly, wherein selectively sliding the motor comprises moving the motor between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein sliding the motor selectively engages and/or disengages the pinion with the ring gear of the first wheel, and wherein the motor is configured to rotate the pinion and thereby rotate the first wheel when the pinion is engaged with the ring gear.