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US3995487A
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Self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts
Assignee: Reliance Electric Co
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1976-12-07
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts in which a layer of elastomeric material such as polyurethane is applied to a cylindrical steel member, the layer having a plurality of generally longitudinally positioned resilient ribs extending radially outwardly from the body and spaced uniformly around the periphery thereof. The spaced ribs define generally longitudinally spaced grooves for receiving foreign material carried between the pulley and the belt. The surface of the body between the ribs slopes from a point near the longitudinal center of the pulley inwardly toward the opposite ends to assist in the flow of material dislodged from the belt and pulley to travel to the ends of the pulley where it is discharged. The ribs are resilient but firm and are of such a shape that they will produce a scraping and vibrating action on the belt to dislodge any foreign material between the pulley and belt, causing it to be moved along the grooves of the pulley and to be discharged therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel W. Locke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/04; B; B65; B65G; B65G39/00; B65G39/02; B65G39/07; B65G39/073; F16H55/00; F16H55/32; F16H55/36; F16H2055/366
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In a self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts, a cylindrical member and a layer of elastomeric material on the periphery of said cylindrical member, said layer having an annular body secured to the external surface of said cylindrical member and a plurality of generally longitudinally positioned resilient and flexible ribs extending radially outwardly from said body and spaced uniformly around the periphery thereof, said spaced ribs defining generally longitudinal spaced grooves for receiving foreign material caught between the pulley and the belt and for conveying such material to the ends of the pulley where it is discharged therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts, a cylindrical member and a layer of elastomeric material on the periphery of said cylindrical member, said layer having an annular body secured to the external surface of said cylindrical member and a plurality of generally longitudinally positioned resilient and flexible ribs extending radially outwardly from said body and spaced uniformly around the periphery thereof, said spaced ribs defining generally longitudinal spaced grooves for receiving foreign material caught between the pulley and the belt and for conveying such material to the ends of the pulley where it is discharged therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 1 in which the body of said elastomeric layer consists of two frusto-conically shaped sections, each section tapering from the center toward the respective end of the body, and in which said body is bonded to the external surface of said cylindrical member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 1 in which the surface of the body of said elastomeric layer between said ribs tapers from a point near the longitudinal center of the pulley inwardly toward the end of the body in each direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 1 in which said outer portions of said ribs are generally rectangular in cross section and are substantially straight throughout their longitudinal length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 2 in which said outer portions of said ribs are generally rectangular in cross section and are substantially straight throughout their longitudinal length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 1 in which said elastomeric material of said layer is polyurethane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 2 in which said elastomeric material of said layer is polyurethane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 5 in which said elastomeric material of said layer is polyurethane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 6 in which said polyurethane is bonded to the periphery of said cylindrical member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
128 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts comprising a cylindrical steel member, disc-shaped members at each end of said cylindrical member secured rigidly thereto, a hub disposed in the center of each end member and having a center bore for receiving a shaft, and a layer of elastomeric material on the periphery of said cylindrical member, said layer having an annular body secured to the external surface of said cylindrical member, and a plurality of generally longitudinally positioned resilient ribs extending radially outwardly from said body and spaced uniformly around the periphery thereof, said spaced ribs defining generally longitudinal spaced grooves for receiving particulated material caught between the pulley and the belt and for conveying said material to the ends of the pulley where it is discharged therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts comprising a cylindrical steel member, disc-shaped members at each end of said cylindrical member secured rigidly thereto, a hub disposed in the center of each end member and having a center bore for receiving a shaft, and a layer of elastomeric material on the periphery of said cylindrical member, said layer having an annular body secured to the external surface of said cylindrical member, and a plurality of generally longitudinally positioned resilient ribs extending radially outwardly from said body and spaced uniformly around the periphery thereof, said spaced ribs defining generally longitudinal spaced grooves for receiving particulated material caught between the pulley and the belt and for conveying said material to the ends of the pulley where it is discharged therefrom.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 10 in which the body of said elastomeric layer consists of two frusto-conically shaped sections, each section tapering from the center toward the respective end of the body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 11 in which said outer portions of said ribs are generally rectangular in cross section and are substantially straight throughout their longitudinal length.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A self cleaning pulley for conveyor belts as defined in claim 10 in which said elastomeric material is polyurethane and said body is bonded to the external surface of said cylindrical member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-07 | 1980-06-07 | 1980-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-07 | 1984-06-07 | 1984-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-07 | 1988-06-07 | 1988-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |