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Sanitary hanger bearing assembly
Assignee: CUSTOM METALCRAFT Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1988-02-23
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2008-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary hanger bearing assembly for use in food handling screw conveyors is disclosed. The hanger bearing assembly employs a cam construction and stepped lug arrangement which are of substantial benefit in allowing the unit to be easily disassembled for washdown or maintenance, while holding the parts firmly together when the assembly is in the operating position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lindy L. May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G33/00; B65G33/24; B65G33/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A sanitary hanger bearing assembly for use with a screw conveyor wherein a screw conveyor shaft is mounted within a trough having a cross bar member extending across the upper end of said trough, comprising: a lifting rod member for mounting vertically in said trough, said lifting rod having a pair of lugs extending outwardly in opposite directions from the lower end thereof; an elongated handle member pivotally mounted at the upper end of said lifting rod, said handle member having a cam-shaped surface on one end thereof for contact with said cross bar; a pair of arcuate bearing sleeve members pivotally attached to each other at one end and with the opposite end of each bearing sleeve member having a bracket flange mounted thereon, each bracket flange having an opening therein for receiving a respective lug of said lifting rod; and a pair of bearing halves for providing a close fit around said screw conveyor shaft, said bearing halves being received within said bearing sleeve members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A sanitary hanger bearing assembly for use with a screw conveyor wherein a screw conveyor shaft is mounted within a trough having a cross bar member extending across the upper end of said trough, comprising: a lifting rod member for mounting vertically in said trough, said lifting rod having a pair of lugs extending outwardly in opposite directions from the lower end thereof; an elongated handle member pivotally mounted at the upper end of said lifting rod, said handle member having a cam-shaped surface on one end thereof for contact with said cross bar; a pair of arcuate bearing sleeve members pivotally attached to each other at one end and with the opposite end of each bearing sleeve member having a bracket flange mounted thereon, each bracket flange having an opening therein for receiving a respective lug of said lifting rod; and a pair of bearing halves for providing a close fit around said screw conveyor shaft, said bearing halves being received within said bearing sleeve members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sanitary hanger bearing assembly of claim 1 wherein said lifting rod lugs are stepped lugs each having an outer end portion of larger diameter than the inner portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The sanitary hanger bearing assembly of claim 2 wherein said holes in the bracket flanges have a large diameter portion in the lower end thereof which aligns with said stepped lugs of the lifting rod when said lifting rod is lowered due to rotation of the handle with cam-shaped end surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The sanitary hanger bearing assembly of claim 3 wherein said arcuate bearing sleeve members are pivotally connected by a stepped lug mounted on one sleeve member which engages a slot in the other sleeve member, said slot having an enlarged end portion through which said lug may be disengaged.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
The sanitary hanger bearing assembly of claim 3 wherein said screw conveyor shaft is provided with flightings extending through said trough, the dimensions of said flightings, lifting rod and handle being such that, upon initial rotation of said handle, the lifting rod moves vertically downward an initial distance which causes the flightings to drop a sufficient distance so that said flightings are supported by the trough and wherein further rotation of said handle causes the lifting rod to move farther downwardly so as to align the stepped lugs of the lifting rod with said large diameter portions of the holes in said bracket flanges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-27 | 1992-09-26 | 1993-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-27 | 1996-09-26 | 1997-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-27 | 2000-09-26 | 2001-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |