US 12,246,927 B1
Replacement blades for belt cleaners and systems comprising same
David K. Liland, New Bern, NC (US)
Filed by David K. Liland, New Bern, NC (US)
Filed on Oct. 23, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/924,595.
Int. Cl. B65G 45/12 (2006.01)
CPC B65G 45/12 (2013.01) 26 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
26. A replacement cleaning blade for installation onto a belt cleaning mounting frame comprising a projection, the replacement cleaning blade comprising:
a blade body comprising a base region and a distal cleaning edge;
an insert disposed within the base region, the insert comprising a first insert wall and a spaced apart second insert wall defining a channel therebetween for engaging a mounting frame projection; and
a hole configured for receiving a fastener and extending through a first side of the base region and the first insert wall;
wherein a portion of the hole extending through the first insert wall comprises an internal thread; and
wherein the replacement cleaning blade is capable of secure installation onto a belt cleaning mounting frame projection with a fastener that extends through the hole, and presses against one side of a mounting frame projection.