CONVEYOR WITH EDGE GUIDES

摘要

A conveyor (10) having a straight section (12) and a curved section (14) comprises a toothed endless thermoplastic belt (16) driven by a drive pulley (18). The conveyor (10) further comprises a first guide assembly (80) located at the juncture between straight section (12) and curved section (14) to prevent buckling of an upper span of the belt. A second guide assembly (82) located at the drive pulley also prevents buckling of the belt and prevents premature exiting of an exit tooth (70) on the belt from an exit sheave (78) on the drive pulley to ensure proper drive characteristics.