Belt conveyor unit has movable by operating device between position where it lies upon conveyor belt and position where it is moved off conveyor belt, and sensor is provided to establish belt movement and to control operating device

摘要

The belt conveyor unit (1) comprises a conveyor belt and stripper for the removal of material adhering to the belt. The stripper (4) is movable by an operating device (5) between a position where it lies upon the conveyor belt (2) and a position where it is moved off the conveyor belt. The stripper is pivot-mounted, and a sensor is provided to establish belt movement in the direction of feed and/or a belt stationary state, and to control the operating device which is in the form of a piston and cylinder assembly, preferably hydraulically operated. An independent claim is included for a load or suchlike which is equipped with the belt conveyor unit.