Conveyor component with flexible hub and conveyor assembly
EP4761986A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24LAITRAM LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LAITRAM LLC
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Mounting and securing conveyor components such as rollers and sprockets on a shaft is difficult and cumbersome, often requiring separate locking components to maintain a fixed axial position.
Method used
A conveyor component featuring a flexible hub with a locking tab on a flexible finger that selectively locks onto a shaft with a groove, allowing for axial movement and easy removal or repositioning.
Benefits of technology
Enables secure mounting and easy adjustment of conveyor components, reducing installation complexity and eliminating the need for separate locking components.
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Abstract
A conveyor component for use in a conveyor includes a hub for mounting a shaft and a continuous rim connected to the flexible hub for contacting a conveyor belt. The hub includes a flexible finger including a locking tab that engages a groove on the shaft to lock the conveyor component to the shaft. A tool disengages the locking tab from the groove to unlock the conveyor component from the shaft.
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