Food-grade telescoping belt tightener

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9643786
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15160464

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A telescoping belt tightener for conveyors includes an elongated outer body and a slider tube inserted in one end, with the slider tube able to slide into and out of the outer body to varying lengths. An adjuster at an opposing end can be turned to extend or retract the slider tube from the outer body. A bearing collar, with a bearing cavity that fits a spherical bearing, is attached to the slider tube. A collar shield snugly fits with the bearing collar to keep contaminants from entering the bearing cavity. One or both ends of the outer body include a stopper for keeping contaminants from entering the outer body. The outer body is round and without standing surfaces on which food and debris could accumulate. The outer body and adjuster are unitary parts without crevices in which contaminants can collect. The belt tightener is well-suited for food-grade applications.

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BRYANT PRODUCTS LLC1100 SUPERIOR AVENUE SUITE 1725 CLEVELAND OH 44114

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brennecke, Todd A Watertown, US 2 3
Genz, Daniel M Watertown, US 2 3
Helt, Jon Michael Lake Mills, US 1 3
Palmer, Adam Lee Waukesha, US 1 3
Rankin, Collyn McKinley Pewaukee, US 1 3
Thimmel, Frederick H Hartland, US 4 24

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