FOREIGN-MATTER SENSOR FOR A CONVEYOR BELT, CAPABLE OF PREVENTING THE DAMAGE OF A BELT MEMBER BY SENSING A FOREIGN MATTER, WHICH IS TRANSFERRED ALONG THE BELT MEMBER

摘要

PURPOSE: A foreign-matter sensor for a conveyor belt is provided to prevent the damage of a conveyor belt since a foreign matter, which moves along a belt member, hangs on a locking part and thus a measuring part operates to sense a foreign matter, which is contained in an article.;CONSTITUTION: A foreign-matter sensor(1) for a conveyor belt comprises a locking part(20), a support member(30) and a measuring part(40). The locking part is separated from a belt member. A foreign matter, which moves along the belt member, hangs on the locking part. The support member is connected to the locking part. The support member is rotatably supported. The measuring part senses the rotation of the support member. The locking part comprises a plurality of locking bars(22), which are arranged at intervals.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011