US 12,492,080 B2
Modular idler roller system with recessed and/or adaptable ends
Jonathan M. Aufzien, New York, NY (US)
Assigned to Astria Capital LLC, New York, NY (US)
Filed by Astria Capital LLC, New York, NY (US)
Filed on Mar. 20, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/123,568.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/321,969, filed on Mar. 21, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2024/0025658 A1, Jan. 25, 2024
Int. Cl. B65G 39/09 (2006.01); B65G 47/00 (2006.01)
CPC B65G 39/09 (2013.01) 7 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A modular roller system comprising:
a mechanical shaft;
one or more plastic discs, wherein the one or more plastic discs comprise a recessed end;
an assembly in physical contact with the recessed end and positioned inside of the recessed end, the assembly comprising a retaining fastener configured to seal out dirt and provide shielding from external materials; and
at least one end adapter removably attachable to the mechanical shaft and configured to adapt to different shaft end configurations,
wherein each of the one or more plastic discs slides onto and around the mechanical shaft using a frictionless bearing system.