Method and Measurement System for Detecting and Localizing Incorrect Positioning of Support Rollers in Belt Conveyor Installations

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This invention describes a method and measurement system using pressure sensors to detect and locate support rollers that are incorrectly positioned within belt conveyor installations. The system involves mounting a detachable array of pressure sensors under the conveyor belt, aligned with the support rollers. As the belt runs over the rollers, the sensors capture distinctive pressure signals that reveal whether any roller is misaligned and pinpoint its location within the conveyor system.

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• Routine maintenance checks in mining or quarry conveyor systems to quickly identify and locate roller misalignments.
• Industrial conveyor systems in manufacturing plants for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
• Inspection of conveyor belts in shipping ports, warehouses, or logistics centers to prevent downtime and costly repairs.
• Temporary diagnostic tool for troubleshooting conveyor performance issues without permanent installation.
• Quality assurance for new or refurbished conveyor installations before commissioning.

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• Enables precise and rapid identification of misaligned or faulty support rollers, minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Non-destructive, removable installation—does not require permanent modification of the conveyor belt, preserving equipment integrity.
• Mobile and reusable system can be deployed across multiple conveyor lines or facilities as needed.
• Improves safety by preventing mechanical failures that could lead to belt damage or hazardous events.
• Supports condition-based maintenance, allowing for repairs only when and where needed, saving costs on unnecessary interventions.
• Data can be digitally recorded, analyzed, and transmitted wirelessly, facilitating integration with modern industrial monitoring systems.

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The invention relates to a method and to a measurement system for determining and localizing incorrect positioning of support rollers (1) in support roller stations (13) of belt conveyor installations, wherein: a unit of pressure sensors (4) is detachably mounted on the underside of a conveyor belt (2); the number of pressure sensors (4) corresponds at least to the number of support rollers (1) of a support roller station (13); and as the sensor (4) is led over a support roller (1), a signal of the contact pressure point is generated upon contact and the signal is measured and evaluated.