GB1444126A - Securing and alignment means for modular chemical treatment system - Google Patents

Abstract

1444126 Conveyer side frames CHEMCUT CORP 25 Sept 1973 [2 Nov 1972] 44915/73 Heading B8A [Also in Divisions F2 and G2] Sidewalls of serially interconnected conveyer units (Fig. 1, not shown), are connected in alignment by connecting members 24 and bolts 29. A portion 25 of the member fits slots 26, 27 in the abutting ends 13a, 15a of the sidewalls. In a modification (Fig. 2, not shown) the portion 25 lies adjacent the top edges of the sidewall instead of fitting in sidewall slots. In another modification (Fig. 4, not shown), the connecting member fits into recesses formed in mortice fashion in each of the abutting ends of the sidewalls. In yet another modification (Fig. 7), two connecting members are used, and are vertically spaced apart. The upper of these is in the form of a U-shaped member, the legs of which fit respective bores in the connecting members and are retained by set screws. The connecting part of the legs of the U are straight, and lie adjacent the side faces of the two abutting ends. The lower member comprises a flat plate which is secured by screws to the side faces of the two abutting ends. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, two interengaging mortice portions 41, 43, respectively have a recess 44 and projection 42 which interfit with one another. In a modification of the latter arrangement (Fig. 5, not shown), the recess 44 and projection 42, are dispensed with. In Fig. 8, the two abutting side frame ends 13e, 15e, have respective interfitting dovetail portions 54, 55, and the portion 15e has a welded-on portion 56. The latter has a side edge held in engagement with the side face of the portion 13e, by a screw 57.