Tim Ganassi (asker) Feb 4, 2022:

Hi Althea, as far as I understand, it sits on top, more precisely on the sides of the rollers.

Althea Draper Feb 4, 2022:

I don't know if this will be of much help (as I'm not sure if the tube that has the 'embout ogive' is a roller or if it sits on top of the rollers guiding the boxes) but this is a conveyor roller catalogue in French and English where it refers to the 'embout' as a bearing housing in the English version.

https://www.interroll.com/fileadmin/products/product_data/Ro...
https://www.interroll.com/fileadmin/products/product_data/Ro...

Tony M Feb 4, 2022:

@ C/T I think the picture is clear enough to see that it is indeed 'ogive' shaped, and niehter pointed not rounded. There is no suggestion of its being sharply pointed here — I'd imagine the idea is to have a shape that will deflect these cartons to the wanted direction.
@ Asker:
Yes, it does help, since we get an idea of what the tip is for and why the shape may be important; the term 'ogival tip' is used for all sorts of things, including (though now we know, not relevant) felt-tip pens. More robust than a conical pointed tip.

Séverine Watson Feb 4, 2022:

Thanks for the extra info Tim.

I reckon Tony and CadastreToulouse have put you on the right path for this term. Certainly a new one for me, thanks!

Bourth Feb 4, 2022:

Splitting hairs I'd have thought an ogival tip might be too sharp for the purpose, i.e. risk of piercing cartons, etc. It's not clear from the picture whether it is ogival or parabolic. But since the French says 'ogive' ...

Tim Ganassi (asker) Feb 4, 2022:

Hi Séverine, Hi Tony: It's a tube guidance system for handling boxes, crates, etc. using conveyors. An "embout ogive" is fitted at the end of these tubes. Not sure if that really helps translation wise... I believe "ogival tip" conveys what is seen on the illustration?

Séverine Watson Feb 4, 2022:

Context? Hi Tim, it's great that you have a picture, but can you give a bit more context?

As in sector and what it's used for?