Conveyor roller assembly

Abstract

A shock absorbing bearing assembly 10, associated with a conveyor (Fig 6) roller shaft 39, comprises an inner ring 16 mounted within an outer ring 14 and both of which are rotatable relative to each other. A deformable / rubber / resilient insert or sleeve 18 is mounted in the inner ring 16 and capable of receiving a shaft and absorbing impact / forces between shaft 39 and inner ring 16. Other components shown include inner and outer bearing races 32, 28 with associated grooves 30, 34 and body housing / pillow block 12. Sleeve 18 may comprise an additional flange (35a, Fig 3b) and may be formed from rubber, neoprene, silicone or another elastomeric material. The wall thickness of insert or sleeve 18 relative to that of the bore in to which it is inserted may be at least 1:6. Also disclosed are associated roller and belt assemblies and a method of use.

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