SAFETY PULL CORD FOR A CONVEYOR

A conveyor system includes a flexible conveyor train configured to move along a path, a controller, and a safety actuator supported on the conveyor train. The conveyor train includes a first end, a second end, a continuous belt for transporting material along a length of the conveyor train, and at l...

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Hauptverfasser: MARBURGER, Andrew N, CRESSMAN, Toby J
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A conveyor system includes a flexible conveyor train configured to move along a path, a controller, and a safety actuator supported on the conveyor train. The conveyor train includes a first end, a second end, a continuous belt for transporting material along a length of the conveyor train, and at least one motor for driving the continuous belt. The controller is in communication with the motor to control operation of the conveyor train. The safety actuator includes a retractor, a trip switch electrically coupled to the controller, and a cord having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the retractor, and the second end is coupled to the trip switch.