Harold G. Schaefer - Hubertus WI Anthony A. Brooks - New Berlin WI
Assignee:
Schaefer Brush Manufacturing - Waukesha WI
International Classification:
B65G 4518
US Classification:
198496, 198498, 198816, 198813
Abstract:
A device is provided for cleaning an endless conveyor. The device includes an endless brush belt engageable with the endless conveyor. A tension mechanism is provided for placing a tension on the endless brush belt. A clutch mechanism is operatively connected to the tension mechanism. The clutch mechanism prevents the placement of additional tension on the endless brush belt in response to tension exceeding a predetermined maximum tension.