Conveyor system

摘要

Disclosed are various embodiments for a roller cover that can be installed in a conveyor system that includes a conveyor. The roller cover is positioned over a passive roller of the conveyor system. The conveyor transports the item. The speed of the item is reduced using the roller cover.

主权项

1. A conveyor system, comprising:
a driven conveyor section comprising a conveyor, the conveyor being configured to transport an item to an end of the driven conveyor section; a passive conveyor section comprising a first roller and a second roller, the first roller being positioned adjacent to the end of the driven conveyor section, the first roller being configured to facilitate the item being transported along at least a portion of the passive conveyor section; and a roller cover positioned over the second roller, the roller cover being configured to prevent the item from contacting at least a portion of the second roller, the roller cover being configured to restrict a movement of the item along the passive conveyor section.