ROBERT H BODE
Engineering in Wenham, MA
License number
Massachusetts 9136
Issued Date
Mar 20, 1959
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1996
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Wenham, MA 01984
Professional information
Modular Conveyor Belting With Cam-Slotted Links For Maintaining Transverse Distribution Of Tension While Negotiating Horizontal Curves And For Facilitating Cleaning
US Patent:
4557374, Dec 10, 1985
Filed:
Feb 23, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/351629
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Company - Cambridge MD
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198852
Abstract:
Especially for modular conveyor belting that is capable of negotiating both horizontal curves and vertical ones, belt tension is spread across the belt using, for each respective set of interconnected links, a rod which can be cammed vertically against an inclined surface at a lateral margin of the belt as a horizontal curve is negotiated, thereby altering the distance between the links in the set. In various embodiments, the camming force is supplied by a conveyor bed rail surface provided in the turn, by the gravity force on at least one link in each set or by rotation of the rod. In preferred embodiments, the cam slots are relieved to facilitate cleaning. Even where horizontal turning is not required, some cammed adjustment is preferably provided, again to facilitate cleaning.
Plastic Conveyor Belt System With Improved Product Support
US Patent:
4989723, Feb 5, 1991
Filed:
Feb 6, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/577361
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Company - Cambridge MD
International Classification:
B65G 4774, B65G 1706
US Classification:
198635
Abstract:
An endless conveyor belt is assembled of plastic modules having relatively open pintle slots receiving respective connecting rods. The product support surface of the belt is provided by closely-spaced ribs especially well-suited for conveying raw foods and small containers. For transferring product to or from the belt, a transfer plate made-up of closely-spaced, flat-surfaced fingers is provided. The belt is driven and guided by sets of polygonal sprockets having teeth which engage in cavities centrally located on the undersides of the respective belt modules.
Sprocket For An Endless Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
D286932, Nov 25, 1986
Filed:
Feb 6, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/577363
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Co. - Cambridge MD
US Classification:
D34 29
Plastic Conveyor Belt System With Improved Product Support
US Patent:
5083659, Jan 28, 1992
Filed:
Oct 11, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/596000
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Co. - Cambridge MD
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198853
Abstract:
An endless conveyor belt is assembled of plastic modules having relatively open pintle slots receiving respective connecting rods. The product support surface of the belt is provided by closely-spaced ribs especially well-suited for conveying raw foods and small containers. For transferring product to or from the belt, a transfer plate made-up of closely-spaced, flat-surfaced fingers is provided. The belt is driven and guided by sets of polygonal sprockets having teeth which engage in cavities centrally located on the undersides of the respective belt modules.
Transfer Comb Module For An Endless Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
D288408, Feb 24, 1987
Filed:
Feb 6, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/577367
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Company - Cambridge MD
US Classification:
D 8499
Close Rib Belt Module For An Endless Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
D288255, Feb 10, 1987
Filed:
Feb 6, 1984
Appl. No.:
6/577362
Inventors:
Robert H. Bode - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
William P. Hidden - Wenham MA
Assignee:
The Cambridge Wire Cloth Co. - Cambridge MD
US Classification:
D34 29