Riveted modular conveyor

Claim 2

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another comprising: paired side guide means each extending along the length of the conveyor frame structure for supporting the rest of said frame and for guiding objects as they pass down the length of the conveyor frame structure; a plurality of pairs of vertical frame members each having an upper portion and a lower portion and spaced from each other down the length of the conveyor frame structure; fastening means for attaching each of said vertical frame members to a side guide means; a horizontal conveyor carryway disposed along the length of said conveyor frame structure and comprising a single sheet of material extending laterally from vertical frame member to vertical frame member; paired fastening means for attaching each of said plurality of pairs of vertical frame members to opposed sides of said horizontal conveyor carryway; a conveyor return support member made of one continuous sheet of material mounted below and extending longitudinally the length of said conveyor carryway and extending lateraLly from vertical frame member to vertical frame member; and paired fastening means for attaching each vertical frame member of said pairs of vertical frame members to said conveyor return support member.

Claim 3

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects fromm one location to another as set forth in claim 1 in which said plurality of pairs of vertical frame members comprise: paired intermediate vertical frame members which extend from the top of said said guide means to the bottom of said return support means, and paired main frame members attached at the ends of said side guide means, said conveyor carryway and said conveyor return support and extending beyond the rest of said conveyor frame structure whereby a yoke may be attached to paired extensions of said main frame member and a standard may be attached to said yoke for supporting said conveyor frame structure.

Claim 4

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set froth in claim 1 in which said paired guide means comprise: an upper rounded section, a lower rounded section; and a first flat portion intermediate said upper and lower rounded sections whereby said horizontal conveyor carryway is supported vertically by said paired guide means.

Claim 5

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set forth in claim 3 in which said paired guide means further comprises: a second flat portion below said lower rounded section.

Claim 6

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set forth in claim 4 in which said fastening means for attaching each of said vertical frame members to a side guide means comprises: a first fastening means connecting the upper portion of said first flat portion to an upper portion of one of said pair of vertical frame members, and a second fastening means connecting said second flat portion to one of said pair of vertical frame members whereby said conveyor frame structure is strengthened against flexure along its length.

Claim 7

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set forth in claim 5 in which said fastening means for attaching each of said vertical frame members to a side guide means comprises: first hole means through the upper part of the first flat portion, second hole means through each vertical frame member to match said first hole means, rivets through said first hole means and said second hole means for holding said first flat portion and said vertical frame member together, third hole means through said second flat portion, fourth hole means through each said vertical frame member to match said third hole means, rivets through said third hole means and said fourth hole means for holding said second flat portion and said vertical frame member together whereby said guide means and said vertical frame members are prevented from moving in relation to each other.

Claim 8

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set forth in claim 1 in which said horizontal carryway comprises: an elongated horizontal plate element, a groove adapted to hole an extension of a slat chain and extending along the median line of the length of said horizontal plate element.

Claim 9

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another as set forth in claim 7 comprising further: an insert in said groove for carrying a conveyor along the length of said conveyor carryway.

Claim 10

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another comprising: a conveyor carryway horizontally disposed along the length of said conveyor frame structure, comprising: a U-shaped channel integral with said carryway located medially of said carryway whereby a conveyor is held in a middle position on said carryway, paired laterally extending flat sections coNnected each to one side of said U-shaped channel whereby a bearing surface may be formed for said conveyor, angle means located along the edge of said paired lateral flat elements, and opposed vertical frame means at spaced intervals along the length of the conveyor frame structure, means for attaching said angle means of said conveyor carryway to said frame means, a flat topped horizontal conveyor return support means mounted below said conveyor carryway, extending along the length of said conveyor and attached to each of said pairs of vertical frame members whereby said conveyor carryway, said conveyor return support means and said opposed vertical frame means form a structure which is rigid laterally, paired guide means each being integral and extending along the length of said modular conveyor frame structure and having a first end and a second end and each comprising: an upper rounded section, a lower rounded section, a first flat portion intermediate said upper and lower rounded section, a second flat portion below said lower rounded section, and means for fastening each said opposed vertical frame to one of said guide means at a point on said first flat portion near to said upper rounded section and at a point on said second flat portion whereby longitudinal rigidity is imparted to said conveyor frame structure.

Claim 11

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another comprising: a conveyor carryway horizontally disposed along the length of said conveyor frame structure, comprising: a U-shaped channel integral with said carryway located medially of said carryway whereby a conveyor is held in a middle position on said carryway, paired laterally extending flat sections coNnected each to one side of said U-shaped channel whereby a bearing surface may be formed for said conveyor, angle means located along the edge of said paired lateral flat elements, and opposed vertical frame means at spaced intervals along the length of the conveyor frame structure, means for attaching said angle means of said conveyor carryway to said frame means, a flat topped horizontal conveyor return support means mounted below said conveyor carryway, extending along the length of said conveyor and attached to each of said pairs of vertical frame members whereby said conveyor carryway, said conveyor return support means and said opposed vertical frame means form a structure which is rigid laterally, paired guide means each being integral and extending along the length of said modular conveyor frame structure and having a first end and a second end and each comprising: an upper rounded section, a lower rounded section, a first flat portion intermediate said upper and lower rounded section, a second flat portion below said lower rounded section, and means for fastening each said opposed vertical frame to one of said guide means at a point on said first flat portion near to said upper rounded section and at a point on said second flat portion whereby longitudinal rigidity is imparted to said conveyor frame structure.

Claim 12

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of an object from one location to another as set forth in claim 9 comprising further: an insert adapted to fit into said U-shaped channel and made of high density, low friction material, and having an upper surface, a groove in said upper surface of said insert and extending in a direction along the length of said U-shaped channel whereby a cable may ride in said groove of said insert and be used as a conveyor.

Claim 13

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of an object from one location to another as set forth in claim 9 comprising further: an insert adapted to fit into said U-shaped channel and made of high density, low friction material and having an upper surface, a groove extending along said upper surface for providing a bearing surface for a honed chain to act as a conveyor for said object.

Claim 14

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another comprising: a conveyor carryway horizontally disposed along the length of said conveyor frame structure, comprising: a U-shaped channel integral with said carryway located medially of said carryway whereby a conveyor is held in a middle position on said carryway, paired laterally extending flat sections connected each to one side of said U-shaped channel whereby a bearing surface is formed for said conveyor, angle means located along the edge of said paired lateral flat elements; and opposed vertical frame means at spaced intervals along the length of the conveyor frame structure, means for attaching said angle means of said conveyor carryway to said frame means, a flat topped horizontal conveyor return support means mounted below said conveyor carryway, extending along the length of said conveyor and attached to each of said pairs of vertical frame members whereby said conveyor carryway, said conveyor return support means and said opposed vertical frame means form a structure which is rigid laterally, paired guide means each being integral and extending along the length of said modular conveyor frame structure and having a first end and a second end and each comprising: an upper rounded section, a lower rounded section, a first flat portion intermediate said upper and lower rounded section, a second flat portion below said lower rounded section, and means for fastening each said opposed vertical frame to one of said guide means at a point on said first flat portion near to said upper rounded section and at a point on said second flat portion whereby longitudinal and tortional rigidity Is imparted to said conveyor frame structure.

Claim 15

A conveyor frame structure for the passage of objects from one location to another comprising: a conveyor carryway horizontally disposed along the length of said conveyor frame structure, comprising: a U-shaped channel integral with said carryway located medially of said carryway whereby a conveyor is held in a middle position on said carryway, paired laterally extending flat sections connected each to one side of said U-shaped channel whereby a bearing surface is formed for said conveyor, angle means located along the edge of said paired lateral flat elements; and opposed vertical frame means at spaced intervals along the length of the conveyor frame structure, means for attaching said angle means of said conveyor carryway to said frame means, a flat topped horizontal conveyor return support means mounted below said conveyor carryway, extending along the length of said conveyor and attached to each of said pairs of vertical frame members whereby said conveyor carryway, said conveyor return support means and said opposed vertical frame means form a structure which is rigid laterally, paired guide means each being integral and extending along the length of said modular conveyor frame structure and having a first end and a second end and each comprising: an upper rounded section, a lower rounded section, a first flat portion intermediate said upper and lower rounded section, a second flat portion below said lower rounded section, and means for fastening each said opposed vertical frame to one of said guide means at a point on said first flat portion near to said upper rounded section and at a point on said second flat portion whereby longitudinal and tortional rigidity Is imparted to said conveyor frame structure.