A composition in the form of a solution or dispersion, comprising an anhydride-modified polyolefin, an anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer, and an isocyanate-containing crosslinker, wherein the anhydride-modified polyolefin and anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer are present in a total amount in the range of 7% to 18% by weight in total, based on the composition, and in a weight ratio of anhydride-modified polyolefin to anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer which is in the range of 2:1 to 6:1; the weight ratio of isocyanate-containing crosslinker to the sum of anhydride-modified polyolefin plus anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer is in the range of 0.2:1 to 0.5:1; and the solvent comprises a ketone as first solvent and an alkylbenzene or an alkane solvent. The compositions are useful for adhering TPO to TPU, polyester or PU. The composition can be used in a process of bonding a first part or coating of a TPO to a second part or coating of TPU, polyester or PU, using heat and optionally pressure, wherein the adhesion has improved peel strength.
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
C08J 3/09 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in organic liquids
C08J 7/043 - Improving the adhesiveness of the coatings per se, e.g. forming primers
C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
A spiral conveyor has a drum (110) extending from a bottom (112) to a top (114) and having a transition height. The drum (110) includes a plurality of drive bars (120), each having a drive side parallel to an axis of rotation (a) of the drum (110). The drive side extends in length from the transition height to the top (114) of the drum (110). The drive bars (120) are spaced apart around a circumference of the drum (110). The drum (110) includes a plurality of transition members (130), each having a drive surface. At least a portion of each drive surface is at an angle to the axis of rotation (a) of the drum (110) such that over an infeed distance, the circumferential location of the drive surface of each transition member (130) is advanced by a collapsing d stance of a corresponding modular belt.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
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Conveyor belt, in particular spindle tape, with ultrasound or laser cut lateral sides
A conveyor belt, power transmission belt or machine tape (1) being open-ended with two ending edges (6, 7) and with a longitudinal length (L) in a longitudinal direction, comprising: a) two parallel lateral edges (1a, 1b) running in said longitudinal direction, and being spaced apart from each other by a transversal width (W); b) a first textile layer (2); c) a first coating layer (3); and optionally d) one more through holes (5) perforating the belt through its overall thickness (T), each of these through holes (5) being formed by a hole edge (5a); characterized in that i) the first textile layer (2) comprises fibres or filaments of a thermoplastic and/or the first coating layer (3) comprises a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; and ii) the lateral edges (1a, 1b) are ultrasound-cut or laser-cut and/or the optional hole edge(s) (5a) is(are) laser-cut. The belt or tape has melt-sealed edges, can be made endless by conventional end-joining and can be used in fluff-generating environments, such as a spindle tape.
A process for welding profiles (1) of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer to a top layer (3) of a belt (2), such as a conveyor belt, also being made of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer. The process uses thermal impulse welding and applies the welding heat onto the surface (21) of the belt (2) which is opposite to the top layer (3). The process is in particular suited for welding TPO profiles to TPO top layers.
Plastic components and profiles for conveyor belts, namely, wearstrips, belt guides, chain guides, and tracks, sprockets, idler, bearings, sliding shoes, knife edge, supports rollers and other product guides, namely, guide for side flexing belts, slide guides for products in the beverage industry, packed and unpacked food industry, electronics industry
A modular conveyor belt (10) comprises a plurality of first rows of one or more belt modules (20) and a plurality of second rows of one or more belt modules (40). Each of the first rows comprises a first drive surface (26) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a first series of force-transmitting surfaces of a drive sprocket, the first drive surfaces (26) of the first rows being arranged along a first line in a direction of belt travel (T). Each of the second rows comprises a second drive surface (48) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a second series of force-transmitting surfaces of the drive sprocket, the second drive surfaces (48) of the second rows being arranged along a second line in the direction of belt travel (T). The first line and the second line are offset with respect to each other. Each belt module (20) of the first rows comprises a first middle section (22) between two link sections (21), which has a first flat top surface and is arranged adjacent to a second middle section (42) between two link sections (41) of an adjacent belt module (40) of one of the adjacent second rows having a second flat top surface. The first flat top surface and the second flat top surface have a different width in the direction of belt travel (T) at least in adjacent zones and the first and second middle sections (22, 42) are devoid of linking means.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
Modular conveyor belt (1) comprising a first row of one or more belt modules (11) and an interlinked second row of one or more belt modules (12). A belt module of the first row comprises a first plurality of link ends (31) extending in a direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening disposed therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein a belt module of the second row comprises a second plurality of link ends (32) extending in a direction opposite to the direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein The first plurality of link ends (31) and the second plurality of link ends (32) are intercalated and hingedly connected by a pivot rod (40) disposed through the pivot rod openings wherein the belt module of the first row comprises on its bottom side several fluid guiding structures (50) designed and arranged so as to deflect a fluid jet impinging on the bottom side and guide the deflected fluid jet towards the second row of one or more belt modules (12).
B65G 45/22 - Cleaning devices comprising fluid applying means
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A composition in the form of a solution or dispersion, comprising an anhydride- modified polyolefin, an anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer, and an isocyanate-containing crosslinker, wherein the anhydride-modified polyolefin and anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer are present in a total amount in the range of 7% to 18% by weight in total, based on the composition, and in a weight ratio of anhydride-modified polyolefin to anhydride-modified styrenic block copolymer which is in the range of 2:1 to 6:1; the weight ratio of isocyanate- containing crosslinker to the sum of anhydride-modified polyolefin plus anhydride- modified styrenic block copolymer is in the range of 0.2:1 to 0.5:1; and the solvent comprises a ketone as first solvent and an alkylbenzene or an alkane solvent. The compositions are useful for adhering TPO to TPU, polyester or PU. The composition can be used in a process of bonding a first part or coating of a TPO to a second part or coating of TPU, polyester or PU, using heat and optionally pressure, wherein the adhesion has improved peel strength.
C08G 18/62 - Polymers of compounds having carbon-to-carbon double bonds
C08G 18/79 - Nitrogen characterised by the polyisocyanates used, these having groups formed by oligomerisation of isocyanates or isothiocyanates
C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
C09D 151/06 - Coating compositions based on graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers grafted on to homopolymers or copolymers of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
C09D 153/02 - Vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A belt carcass (1) comprising one, two, or more than two impregnated layers (21, 22, 23, 24, 25); characterised in that i) each impregnated layer (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) comprises, or consists essentially of, a non-woven fabric (3, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308) and an impregnation material (4, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408) comprising, or consisting essentially of, a first thermoplastic, first thermoplastic elastomer, first elastomer or first thermoset and optional additives; whereby, if there are two or more such impregnated layers (21, 22, 23, 24, 25), they are adjacent to each other, ii) if the belt carcass (1) comprises one or more such impregnated layers (21, 22, 23, 24, 25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least in part in one given direction and being in the form of one filament layer (51) are embedded in the non-woven fabric (3) of exactly one of said impregnated layers (21); or if the belt carcass (1) comprises two or more such impregnated layers (21, 22, 23, 24, 25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least in part in one given direction and being in the form of one filament layer (52,53) are sandwiched between two adjacent such impregnated layers (21/22, 24/25), and iii) the belt carcass is devoid of woven fabrics. This belt carcass can be cut into longitudinal belts or into circular disks or corner belts.
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
B29C 70/30 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
A conveyor belt, power transmission belt or machine tape (1) being open-ended with two ending edges (6, 7) and with a longitudinal length (L) in a longitudinal direction, comprising: a) two parallel lateral edges (1a, 1b) running in said longitudinal direction, and being spaced apart from each other by a transversal width (W); b) a first textile layer (2); c) a first coating layer (3); and optionally d) one more through holes (5) perforating the belt through its overall thickness (T), each of these through holes (5) being formed by a hole edge (5a); characterized in that i) the first textile layer (2) comprises fibres or filaments of a thermoplastic and/or the first coating layer (3) comprises a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; and ii) the lateral edges (1a, 1b) are ultrasound-cut or laser-cut and/or the optional hole edge(s) (5a) is(are) laser-cut. The belt or tape has melt-sealed edges, can be made endless by conventional end-joining and can be used in fluff-generating environments, such as a spindle tape.
A process for welding profiles (1) of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer to a top layer (3) of a belt (2), such as a conveyor belt, also being made of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer. The process uses thermal impulse welding and applies the welding heat onto the surface (21) of the belt (2) which is opposite to the top layer (3). The process is in particular suited for welding TPO profiles to TPO top layers.
An abrasive product comprising an impregnated woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft multifilaments (309-316); wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft multifilament (309-316), and vice versa, to form successive multifilament pairs (301/309, 302/310, 303/311, 304/312, 305/313, 306/314, 307/315, 308/316) of first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; c) crimped warp filaments (41-44) having four different weave types d-c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft multifilaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft multifilaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; d) uncrimped warp filaments (4) passing between first (301-308) and second (309-316) uncrimped weft multifilaments of all multifilament pairs (301/309, 302/310, 303/311, 304/312, 305/313, 306/314, 307/315, 308/316). The abrasive product furthermore comprises either a first particulate abrasive material (9) embedded into the first topmost surface (8) of the first top layer (7), or a prefabricated abrasive sheet (101) comprising a matrix material, a first top sheet surface (111) and first abrasive particles (91) embedded into the first top sheet surface (111).
B24D 11/02 - Backings, e.g. foils, webs, mesh fabrics
D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for
D03D 25/00 - Woven fabrics not otherwise provided for
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
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MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT HAVING FLUID GUIDING STRUCTURES
Modular conveyor belt (1) comprising a first row of one or more belt modules (11) and an interlinked second row of one or more belt modules (12). A belt module of the first row comprises a first plurality of link ends (31) extending in a direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening disposed therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein a belt module of the second row comprises a second plurality of link ends (32) extending in a direction opposite to the direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein The first plurality of link ends (31) and the second plurality of link ends (32) are intercalated and hingedly connected by a pivot rod (40) disposed through the pivot rod openings wherein the belt module of the first row comprises on its bottom side several fluid guiding structures (50) designed and arranged so as to deflect a fluid jet impinging on the bottom side and guide the deflected fluid jet towards the second row of one or more belt modules (12).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 45/22 - Cleaning devices comprising fluid applying means
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MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT HAVING ALTERNATING DRIVE SURFACES
A modular conveyor belt (10) comprises a plurality of first rows of one or more belt modules (20) and a plurality of second rows of one or more belt modules (40). Each of the first rows comprises a first drive surface (26) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a first series of force-transmitting surfaces of a drive sprocket, the first drive surfaces (26) of the first rows being arranged along a first line in a direction of belt travel (T). Each of the second rows comprises a second drive surface (48) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a second series of force-transmitting surfaces of the drive sprocket, the second drive surfaces (48) of the second rows being arranged along a second line in the direction of belt travel (T). The first line and the second line are offset with respect to each other. Each belt module (20) of the first rows comprises a first middle section (22) between two link sections (21), which has a first flat top surface and is arranged adjacent to a second middle section (42) between two link sections (41) of an adjacent belt module (40) of one of the adjacent second rows having a second flat top surface. The first flat top surface and the second flat top surface have a different width in the direction of belt travel (T) at least in adjacent zones and the first and second middle sections (22, 42) are devoid of linking means.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
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CONVEYOR BELT CARCASS CONTAINING ONE OR MORE IMPREGNATED NON-WOVEN FABRIC LAYERS
A belt carcass (1) comprising one, two, or more than two impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25); characterised in that i) each impregnated layer (21,22,23,24,25) comprises, or consists essentially of, a non-woven fabric (3,301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308) and an impregnation material (4,401,402,403,404,405,406,407,408) comprising, or consisting essentially of, a first thermoplastic, first thermoplastic elastomer, first elastomer or first thermoset and optional additives; whereby, if there are two or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), they are adjacent to each other, ii) if the belt carcass (1) comprises one or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least in part in one given direction and being in the form of one filament layer (51) are embedded in the non-woven fabric (3) of exactly one of said impregnated layers (21); or if the belt carcass (1) comprises two or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least in part in one given direction and being in the form of one filament layer (52,53) are sandwiched between two adjacent such impregnated layers (21/22, 24/25), and iii) the belt carcass is devoid of woven fabrics. This belt carcass can be cut into longitudinal belts or into circular disks or corner belts.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 37/04 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer
B32B 37/16 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating
B32B 37/20 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of continuous webs only
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
F16G 1/10 - Driving-belts made of rubber with reinforcement bonded by the rubber with textile reinforcement
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Fabric and belt containing it for shear stressing applications
A woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft filaments; b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft filaments; wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft filaments there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft filament, and vice versa, to form successive filament pairs of first and second uncrimped weft filaments, c) crimped warp filaments having four different weave types c1-c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft filaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft filaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; and d) uncrimped warp filaments passing between the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments of all filament pairs; wherein the fabric does not comprise crimped warp filaments which entwine around the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments in alternating manner. This fabric has good resistance to shear delamination and wear-and-tear delamination of an impregnation (11) impregnated into the fabric. Accordingly the fabric can be used in belts intended for applications wherein shear stress between the belt's top surface (9) and the belt's bottom surface (10) in the belt's longitudinal direction may occur.
D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
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ABRASIVE PRODUCTS COMPRISING IMPREGNATED WOVEN FABRIC AND ABRASIVE PARTICLES
An abrasive product comprising an impregnated woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft multifilaments (309-316); wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft multifilament (309-316), and vice versa, to form successive multifilament pairs (301/309, 302/310, 303/311, 304/312, 305/313, 306/314, 307/315, 308/31 6) of first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; c) crimped warp filaments (41-44) having four different weave types d - c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft multifilaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft multifilaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; d) uncrimped warp filaments (4) passing between first (301-308) and second (309-316) uncrimped weft multifilaments of all multifilament pairs (301/309, 302/310, 303/311, 304/312, 305/313, 306/314, 307/315, 308/316). The abrasive product furthermore comprises either a first particulate abrasive material (9) embedded into the first topmost surface (8) of the first top layer (7), or a prefabricated abrasive sheet (101) comprising a matrix material, a first top sheet surface (111) and first abrasive particles (91) embedded into the first top sheet surface (111).
The present invention relates to a load-sensing module assembly (1030) for a modular conveyor belt. The module assembly (1030) comprises a first module (1100) and a second module (1200) configured for arrangement in adjacent rows of the conveyor belt, which are linked together by at least one first link (1120) of the first module (1100) and at least one second link (1220) of the second module (1200). The load-sensing module assembly (1030) further comprises a sensor circuitry (1300) including a load sensor (1170) for measuring a belt tension in at least a portion of the module assembly (1030). The load sensor (1170) is arranged at the first link (1120) for measuring a tensile force between the first and second module (1100, 1200).
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
Modular belt having two or more longitudinal belt sections (12). Each belt section (12) includes several traction elements, each having a cord and a plurality of drive elements (34) attached to the cord. The drive elements (34) are spaced apart along a length of the cord. Each belt section (12) further includes a plurality of belt plates (20). Each belt plate (20) is removably attached to the corresponding drive elements (34) of the traction elements. The modular belt includes several connectors (40), wherein each connector (40) is configured to longitudinally couple two belt sections (12) in order to form the modular belt as an endless belt.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/38 - Chains or like traction elementsConnections between traction elements and load-carriers
B65G 17/42 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements
B65G 17/44 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements by means excluding relative movements
The present disclosure provides a modular belt having two or more longitudinal belt sections. Each belt section includes a traction element having a cord and a plurality of drive elements attached to the cord. The drive elements are spaced apart along a length of the cord. The belt section further includes a plurality of belt plates. Each belt plate is removably attached to a corresponding drive element of the traction element. The belt section may comprise at least one additional traction element to which each belt plate is attached. In this way, each belt plate may be attached to two or more traction elements. The modular belt includes two or more connectors, wherein each connector is configured to longitudinally couple two belt sections in order to form the modular belt as an endless belt.
B65G 17/42 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B65G 17/38 - Chains or like traction elementsConnections between traction elements and load-carriers
B65G 17/44 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements by means excluding relative movements
The present disclosure may be embodied as a belt module for a radius or spiral conveyor. The belt module includes first link ends extending in a direction of belt travel. Each first link end has a transverse opening. Second link ends extend in a direction opposite the first link ends and are configured to interdigitate with the first link ends of an adjacent belt module, and each second link end has a transverse opening defined therein. The transverse openings of the first and/or the second link ends are elongated. The belt modules further include a collapsible tab for contacting a frame member. The collapsible tab is located at a first transverse end of the belt module. In some embodiments, the collapsible tab is configured to engage a drive bar. The belt module may further include a guide tooth on a bottom side of the module for engaging a guide.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/38 - Chains or like traction elementsConnections between traction elements and load-carriers
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
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POSITIVE DRIVE FOR A SPIRAL CONVEYOR AND BELT MODULE FOR A RADIUS OR SPIRAL CONVEYOR
A belt module (33) for a radius or spiral conveyor includes first link ends (34) extending in a direction of belt travel. Each first link end (34) has a transverse opening (35). Second link ends (36) extend in a direction opposite the first link ends (34) and are configured to interdigitate with the first link ends of an adjacent belt module, and each second link end has a transverse opening (37) defined therein. The transverse openings (35, 37) of the first and/or the second link ends (34, 36) are elongated. The belt module (33) further includes a collapsible tab (40) for contacting a frame member. The collapsible tab (40) is located at a first transverse end (38) of the belt module (33). In some embodiments, the collapsible tab (40) is configured to engage a drive bar. The belt module (33) may further include a guide tooth on a bottom side of the module for engaging a guide.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
A sheet material (1) consisting of an mixture consisting essentially of: a) 10-50 percent by weight of random-oriented fibres, and; b) 90-50 percent by weight of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; the weight percentages being based on the overall homogeneous mixture; and the sheet material having at room temperature a Shore D hardness of 40 to 85, preferably of 40 to 60, more preferably of 45 to 55. The sheet material (1) is used as a support in punching applications or as the top layer in punching belts (2).
B26F 1/02 - Perforating by punching, e.g. with relatively-reciprocating punch and bed
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B26F 1/22 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material to form non-rectilinear cuts, e.g. for tabs
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B29C 70/30 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
A woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft filaments; b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft filaments; wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft filaments there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft filament, and vice versa, to form successive filament pairs of first and second uncrimped weft filaments, c) crimped warp filaments having four different weave types c1 - c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft filaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft filaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; and d) uncrimped warp filaments passing between the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments of all filament pairs; wherein the fabric does not comprise crimped warp filaments which entwine around the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments in alternating manner. This fabric has good resistance to shear delamination and wear-and-tear delamination of an impregnation (11) impregnated into the fabric. Accordingly the fabric can be used in belts intended for applications wherein shear stress between the belt's top surface (9) and the belt's bottom surface (10) in the belt's longitudinal direction may occur.
D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
35.
EDGE DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CONVEYOR BELTS AND METHOD FOR DRIVING A CONVEYOR BELT
An edge-drive system for a conveyor (90) is provided. The system comprises a drive motor (12) and a first drive belt (20) operably connected to the drive motor (12). The first drive belt (20) includes a plurality of mating portions configured to interdigitate with corresponding mating portions of a first edge of a conveyor belt (92). In this way, advancing the drive belt (20) using the drive motor (12) will propel the conveyor belt (92) by way of engagement of the mating portions at the edge of the conveyor belt (92). In the shown embodiment, the mating portions of the first drive belt (20) are teeth (24) affixed to the first drive belt (20) and the system includes a second drive belt (22) to engage the conveyor belt (92) from a second edge (98), which is opposite the first edge.
B65G 23/16 - Endless driving elements extending parallel to belt or chain with dogs engaging abutments on belts or chains
B65G 21/18 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths
36.
Conveyor belt having magnetic linear encoder readable markers
A conveyor module includes a module body with a pair of first link ends extending in a first direction of travel and a second link end extending in a second direction of travel opposite the first direction. Each of the first and link ends has a transverse opening therethrough. At least one of the first link ends has a first mating portion. A pin is configured to be received in the first transverse openings of the module body. The pin has a shaft and a lever affixed at a first end of the shaft. The lever has a second mating portion configured to be rotatably coupled with the first mating portion of the module body, thereby preventing transverse movement of the shaft.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/30 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface DetailsAuxiliary devices
A conveyor module (10) includes a module body (12) with a pair of first link ends (14) extending in a first direction of travel and a second link end (16) extending in a second direction of travel opposite the first direction. Each of the first and second link ends (14, 16) has a transverse opening (15, 17) therethrough. At least one of the first link ends (14) has a first mating portion (30). A pin (20) is configured to be received in the first transverse openings (15) of the module body (12). The pin (20) has a shaft (22) and a lever (28) affixed at a first end (24) of the shaft (22). The lever (28) has a second mating portion configured to be rotatably coupled with the first mating portion (30) of the module body (12), thereby preventing transverse movement of the shaft (22).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A sheet material (1) consisting of an mixture consisting essentially of: a) 10-50 percent by weight of random-oriented fibres, and; b) 90-50 percent by weight of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; the weight percentages being based on the overall homogeneous mixture; and the sheet material having at room temperature a Shore D hardness of 40 to 85, preferably of 40 to 60, more preferably of 45 to 55. The sheet material (1) is used as a support in punching applications or as the top layer in punching belts (2).
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B26D 7/00 - Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
A hybrid module has a bridge section with a first transverse end and a second transverse end. Each end module has a body with an inner end and an outer end. The inner ends of each module are configured to be attached to a corresponding end of the bridge section. The inner ends may be removably attached to the corresponding ends of the bridge section using a coupler on the inner end and, in some cases, a mating coupler on the corresponding end of the bridge section.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/34 - Individual load-carriers having flat surfaces, e.g. platforms, grids, forks
A hybrid module (20) for a modular belt is disclosed herein. The hybrid module (20) has a bridge section (30) with a first transverse end (32) and a second transverse end (34) and two end modules (40, 42). Each end module (40, 42) has a body (43) with an inner end (45) and an outer end (44). The inner ends (45) of each end module (40, 42) are configured to be attached to a corresponding end of the bridge section (30). The inner ends may be removably attached to the corresponding ends of the bridge section using a coupler on the inner end and, in some cases, a mating coupler on the corresponding end of the bridge section.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A method for making a reinforced monolithic belt (85) comprises: - extruding belt material (80) onto a rotating molding wheel (12); - passing the belt material (80) into a mold cavity (30) formed by an endless band (20) engaging on a peripheral portion of the molding wheel (12); and - laying a coated reinforcing cord (45) onto the molding wheel (12) before the mold cavity (30). This method allows producing a reinforced monolithic belt with no flights.
A conveyor belt (1) for conveying a good in a belt travel direction, comprising magnetic markers (21,22) embedded into the belt, the magnetic markers (21,22) being arranged in at least one row (2) parallel to the belt's travel direction, characterised in that a) the magnetic markers (21,22) are formed of a matrix of an elastomeric, thermoplastic elastomeric or thermoplastic material with particles of a ferromagnetic material embedded therein, b) the matrix is filled with the ferromagnetic material particles in an amount of 60 to 90 vol%, based on the sum of matrix and ferromagnetic material particles; c) the geometric thickness of the markers is 30 to 70% of the overall thickness of the belt; and d) the ferromagnetic material has a maximum energy product (BH)max in the range of 30 to 100 k J/m3. The belt is suitable for prolonged use in single pass line-head inkjet printers and allows precise position determination of the belt.
A belt having a first cover layer with a first top surface and preferably also a second cover layer with a second top surface, wherein the first cover layer and, if present, the second cover layer are made of a foam having a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer, in particular a TPU or PEBA. The belt is suitable e.g. as a machine tape in mail sorting machines and for power transmission.
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B29C 44/50 - Feeding the material to be shaped into an open space or onto moving surfaces, i.e. to make articles of indefinite length using pressure difference, e.g. by extrusion or by spraying
B29C 44/56 - After-treatment of articles, e.g. for altering the shape
C08J 9/32 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof from compositions containing microballoons, e.g. syntactic foams
B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
27 - Floor and wall coverings
Goods & Services
Plastic components and profiles for conveyor belts, belt
conveyors, industrial machines and machine parts. Plastic (or partly worked) materials for manufacture
purposes in the form of granules, plates, bars, rods, tubes,
films, blocks. Plastic boards for covering floors.
A belt (1) comprising a first cover layer (2) with a first top surface (21) and preferably also a second cover layer (3) with a second top surface (31), wherein the first cover layer (2) and, if present, the second cover layer (3) consist of a foam comprising a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer, in particular a TPU or PEBA. The belt is suitable e.g. as a machine tape in mail sorting machines and for power transmission.
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B07C 3/08 - Apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution using arrangements of conveyors
The present disclosure provides belts (chains or brick-laid) having rod retains provided by way of an end module and a link cap for easier disassembly. The outer link end of the end module is altered to be narrower and furnished with a connecting structure. A separate link cap piece is produced, providing a corresponding connecting structure suitable to connect to the outer link end of the end module such that the width of the outer combined pieces is substantially the same as the other link ends of the belt. The link cap may be furnished with an opening allowing for assembly with a pivot rod.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A modular belt (300) comprises a belt module (320), a pivot rod (350) and a link cap (340). The belt module (320) comprises an intermediate section (322), an outer link end (324) extending from the intermediate section (322) in a first direction parallel to a direction of belt travel and an opposing link end (330) extending from the intermediate section (322) in a second direction opposite the first direction. The opposing link end (330) is configured to interdigitate with link ends of an adjacent module and has a transverse opening defined therein. The outer link end (324) has a transverse opening defined therein and a mating connector (326). The pivot rod (350) is disposed through the transverse opening of the outer link end (324). The link cap (340) is for retaining the pivot rod (350) and has a corresponding connector (342) configured to mate with the mating connector (326) of the outer link end (324).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
49.
DAMPENED RADIUS MODULAR CONVEYOR BELT AND MODULE FOR SUCH A BELT
A radius modular conveyor belt (10) has a plurality of modules (12), each module (12) having an intermediate section (14), a plurality of first link ends (16) having transverse openings (18), and a plurality of second link (22) having transverse elongate openings (24). The first link ends (16) and the second link ends (22) of a module (12) are configured to extend in opposite directions and interdigitate with the corresponding link ends (16, 22) of an adjacent module (12). Each first link end (16) includes a transverse opening (18), and each second link end (22) includes an elongate opening (24) configured to be in registry with the openings (18) of the first link ends (16) when two modules (12) are interdigitated. A pivot rod (20) is disposed through the openings (18) and elongate openings (24) of adjacent modules (12) such that the modules (12) are connected. Each module (12) has at least one dampener (29) configured to reduce a magnitude of vibration transmitted between the module (12) and its adjacent module (12).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A belt (1) comprises a tension layer (4), a first end portion (2) at a first longitudinal end, a second end portion (3) at a second longitudinal end, and an end connection for connecting the two end portions (2, 3). Here, the end connection comprises a first connection element (21), which is fastened to the first end portion (2), and a second connection element (31), which is fastened to the second end portion (3), wherein the first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are releasably interconnectable and are formed from an elongation-resistant material. The first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are each formed in one piece and, together with the tension layer (4), form a single neutral bending plane.
A belt (1) comprises a tension layer (4), a first end section (2) at a first longitudinal end, a second end section (3) at a second longitudinal end, and an end connection for connecting the two end sections (2, 3). Here, the end connection comprises a first connection element (21) which is fastened to the first end section (2), and a second connection element (31) which is fastened to the second end section (3), wherein the first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are detachably connected to one another and are made of an expansion-resistant material. The first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are each formed in one part and, together with the tension layer (4), form a single neutral bending plane.
A drive sprocket for driving a modular belt having a plurality of belt modules with intercalated link ends connected by transverse pivot members to form hinges. The belt modules may have transverse ribs. The drive sprocket is driven by a shaft. The drive sprocket has a central opening for receiving the shaft. The body has a plurality of teeth disposed in pairs along a periphery of the body. The body has a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth and extending toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid.
In a cleaning-in-place system for use with an easily cleanable flexible belt (90), a sprocket (10) is provided with a body (12) having a first opening (22) formed between adjacent pairs (20) of teeth (16, 18). The opening extends toward the center of the sprocket (10) to provide access to the underside of the belt (90), when the belt (90) engages with the sprocket (10), for application of cleaning medium.
A sprocket is provided, the sprocket having a body with a central opening for engaging a shaft and rotating about an axis. The sprocket has a plurality of teeth disposed around the periphery of the body. The teeth are angularly spaced about the axis such that each tooth is spaced from the adjacent teeth by a first opening. Each tooth has a belt-contacting surface which is convex in shape such that the outer-most periphery of the sprocket is generally circular. The belt-contacting surfaces of the teeth guide the belt around the periphery of the sprocket in order to minimize the ability of the belt to buckle.
A sprocket (10) is provided, which has a body (12) with a central opening for engaging a shaft and rotating about an axis. The sprocket (10) has a plurality of teeth (16, 18) disposed around the periphery of the body (12). The teeth (16, 18) are angularly spaced about the axis such that each tooth (16, 18) is spaced from the adjacent teeth (16, 18) by a first opening (22). Each tooth (16, 18) has a belt-contacting surface (26) which is convex in shape such that the outer-most periphery of the sprocket (10) is generally circular. The belt-contacting surfaces (26) of the teeth (16, 18) guide the belt (90) around the periphery of the sprocket (10) in order to minimize the ability of the belt (90) to buckle.
A pivot rod that is formed by overmolding the end of a grooved rod with a plastic head. The pivot rod may be formed out of shear resistant materials such as steel or the like. Alternatively, a headed rod may be formed by overmolding a highly shear resistant, reinforced extruded plastic rod with a plastic ring or head of a moldable compound.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A pivot rod (10) is formed by overmolding the end of a grooved rod with a plastic cap (28). The pivot rod (10) may be formed out of shear resistant materials such as steel or the like. The invention also relates to a modular plastic conveyor belt wherein the belt modules are linked by said pirot rods.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A sprocket for engaging a modular belt having a plurality of belt modules with intercalated link ends connected by transverse pivot members to form hinges. The belt modules may have transverse ribs. The sprocket may be driven by a shaft. The sprocket may be an idler sprocket. The sprocket has a central opening for receiving the shaft. The body has a plurality of teeth disposed in pairs along a periphery of the body. The body has a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth and extending toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid.
A cleaning-in-place system for use with an easily cleanable flexible belt. A sprocket is provided with a body having a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth. The opening extends toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the underside of the belt, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning medium.
A belt module having an intermediate section including a cross rib having a corrugated portion. The intermediate section also has a web extending along the length of the intermediate section and disposed adjacent to the cross rib. The module has a first and a second plurality of link ends extending outward from the intermediate section and having a transverse opening defined therein. The link ends are formed by a pair of spaced apart link members that are connected by a end portion. The link ends have a slot or opening defined therein from the top to the bottom of the module. The slot is bordered by the inside walls of the link members. The corrugated portion of the cross rib has a reach bar portion extending between first and second link ends and has a border portion disposed adjacent to the slot formed in the link ends.
A modular belt comprises a plurality of modules having an intermediate section having a top surface (272) and a bottom surface. A first plurality of link ends (215) extend from the intermediate section in a first direction and a second plurality of link ends (218) extend from the intermediate section in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A first curved wall (254) is disposed in the intermediate section, extends from the top surface (272) to the bottom surface and forms a first opening facing in the direction of the first link ends (215). A second curved wall is disposed in the intermediate section, extends from the top surface (272) to the bottom surface and forms a second opening (280) facing in a direction opposite to the first opening. The modules are connected end-to-end by pivot rods such that the first curved wall (254) of a first module and the second curved wall of an adjacent module form a cavity (269). At least one sphere (260) is disposed in one of the cavities (269) formed by the modules.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
B65G 39/20 - Arrangements of rollers attached to moving belts or chains
A wear guide assembly for use with a plastic modular conveying belt (109) comprises a wear guide (100) and a support channel (124). The wear guide (100) snap fits into position onto the support channel (124). The wear guide (100) has a back wall (112), a first wall (115) extending from the back wall (112), and a second wall (118) extending from the back wall (112). The support channel (124) has a back wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The first and second side walls have distal portions bordering an opening. The first and second side walls have opposed projections extending from the distal portions that form first and second shoulders.
A modular conveyor belt having longitudinal grooves on the top and bottom of the belt. Pairs of rollers (40) are installed between the links within these grooves such that the rollers (40) do not project over the surface of the belt but are completely integrated into the body. The rollers (40) may be installed directly onto the pivot rods (31). The belts are supported by rails that enter into the longitudinal grooves to engage with the rollers (40) to carry the belt as it moves. The grooves on the bottom side of the single modules (13) are curved in such a way that the slots form a circle when the belt moves around a sprocket. This configuration allows for steel disks (67) to be installed between the sprockets on the driving and idling shaft. The disks (67) help to support the belt and to improve smooth running of the belts around the sprocket under a high load by taking the radial forces acting when the belt is under high tension.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/22 - Rails or the like engaging sliding elements or rollers attached to load-carriers or traction elements
B65G 39/20 - Arrangements of rollers attached to moving belts or chains
A diverter conveyor system comprises a modular belt (17), a plurality of spheres (25) and a plurality of cylindrical rollers (74). The modular belt (17) comprises a plurality of belt modules (47) disposed in rows (59) connected by pivot rods, the modules (47) having a top surface and a bottom surface. The plurality of spheres (25) are disposed in the belt modules (47), extend through the top and bottom surfaces of the modules (47) and are aligned in a plurality of rows (59) extending along the belt (17) in a direction of belt travel (65). The plurality of cylindrical rollers (74) have longitudinal axes disposed along the direction of belt travel (65) and at least one cylindrical roller (74) is disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the belt module (47) such that one roller (74) makes contact with at least two rows of spheres (25).
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
66.
BELT COMPRISING A LAYER OF FOAMED SOFT THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER
A belt comprising a foamed layer (1, 3, 6, 17, 23), characterised in that this foamed layer (1, 3, 6, 17, 23) contains a foam of a thermoplastic elastomer which in the unfoamed state has a Shore A hardness of at the most 85. The thermoplastic elastomer may in particular be a substantially random ethylene/C3-12-α-olefin copolymer, optionally blended with a compatible thermoplastic; a thermoplastic elastomeric block copolymer such as TPE-U; a blend of thermoplastics and elastomers; an alloy of thermoplastics and elastomers; a thermoplastic elastomeric ionomer; a blend of TPE-U with another thermoplastic elastomer; or a blend of TPE-U with an elastomer. The belt may in particular be a conveyor belt, a transport belt, a treadmill belt or a printing blanket.
A method for making a seamless knit belt (10) includes forming two longitudinal rib sections (28, 34) that are formed from a different material than the body (31) of the belt. The rib sections (28, 34) are formed during the tubular knitting process and then the body (31) of the knit composite is run through a polymeric treating system. After the body (31) is treated, the rib sections (28, 34) are trimmed from the edges and the resulting product is a coated seamless knit belt (10).
B65G 15/00 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
F16G 1/04 - Driving-belts made of fibrous material, e.g. textiles, whether rubber-covered or not
A cleaning-in-place system for a modular belt (306) having intercalated link ends connected by pivot rods to form pivoting hinge areas (313) comprises a non-rotating hollow shaft (303), having an open, first end (304) adapted for fluid communication with a source of a fluid under pressure. The cleaning-in-place system further comprises at least one sprocket (301) rotatably mounted to the hollow shaft (303), the at least one sprocket (301) rotating in driven relation about the shaft (303) as the modular belt (306) passes over and around the at least one sprocket (301). The cleaning-in-place system further comprises a plurality of nozzle members (300) mounted on the hollow shaft (303) in laterally spaced relation to one another, each nozzle member (300) being in fluid communication with the fluid under pressure.
Continuous treadmill belt comprising a continuous first foamed layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) made of thermoplastic foamed material, with an upper side (25, 26) and an under side (34, 35, 36), wherein a first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) is arranged on the under side (34, 35, 36) and comprises a first textile layer and a pulling body under side (54, 56, 58), and wherein no layer is arranged between the continuous foamed first layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) and the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48), which hinders a local shearing displacement of the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) parallel to the under side (34, 35, 36) or stiffens said pulling body.
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A radius chain conveyor comprises radius chain conveyor modules (10, 10', 10' ') having the capability to carry very small and delicate articles. The links (34) and slots (36) of the module increase in length proceeding in a direction to the lateral ends (20,22) of the module.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A modular conveyor belt having longitudinal grooves on the top and bottom of the belt. Pairs of rollers are installed between the links within these grooves such that the rollers do not project over the surface of the belt but are completely integrated into the body. The rollers may be installed directly onto the pivot rods. The belts are supported by rails that enter into the longitudinal grooves to engage with the rollers to carry the belt as it moves. The grooves on the bottom side of the single modules are curved in such a way that the slots form a circle when the belt moves around a sprocket. This configuration allows for steel disks to be installed between the sprockets on the driving and idling shaft. The disks help to support the belt and to improve smooth running of the belts around the sprocket under a high load by taking the radial forces acting when the belt is under high tension.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
A series of rows of belt modules wherein a first one of the rows may have a plurality of hinge elements along an end of the first row. A second one of the rows may have a plurality of hinge elements along an end of the second row. The plurality of hinge elements of the first row may be interleaved with the plurality of hinge elements of the second row. A pivot rod may extend through the plurality of hinge elements of both the first row and the second row so as to pivotally join the first row to the second row. A sphere may be supported from a first module of the first row and supported from a second module of the first row, so that the sphere resides between the first module and the second module and so that the sphere extends above the modules in order to allow an object, which is to be conveyed by the conveyor belt, to be supported on the sphere. The modules may be moved in a belt travel direction in order to convey the object from a first location to a second location.
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
A counterband tape (20) is suitable for use in the heat setting tunnel of a carpet yarn heat setting machine. The tape (20) is constructed from polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) yarns. The counterband tape (20) may be formed as a single layer woven fabric with a twill weave construction. The tape (20) also may include a herringbone pattern.
D06B 23/04 - Carriers or supports for textile materials to be treated
D03D 15/12 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using heat-resistant or fireproof threads
A conveyor device is described, which comprises a metal detector and an endless antistatic conveyor belt, wherein the antistatic property of the conveyor belt is caused by an adhesive layer (61, 62, 65, 91, 92, 95, 111), comprising an electrically conductive particulate material dispersed therein. The conveyor belt of the conveyor device is made endless by means of a step connection and/or comprises only a single adhesive layer having a particulate electrically conductive material dispersed therein. If the conveyor belt comprises only a single such adhesive layer, preferred end connections are a graduated connection or finger end connection.
A modular plastic conveyor belt, formed of successive rows of assembled injection molded modules connected by laterally-extending pins, has arched tops in each module row and increased depth in the laterally-extending spine of the belt. The belt structure enables the modular plastic belt to be retrofitted in a spiral system normally carrying a steel conveyor belt. In one embodiment the arched-top module rows, having a greater depth than normal, are accommodated on a small-diameter roller, by forming a generally cylindrical undercut at the bottom of each module row, reducing the distance of protrusion outwardly from the roller. The arched- top configuration lends itself not only to transfer of articles as the conveyor passes over the sprocket for a roller, but also the provision of increased beam depth at the center of the module, with lower profiles at the extremities of the link ends.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
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EXCHANGEABLE ATTACHMENT AND ATTACHMENT HOLDER FOR MODULAR BELTS
A belt module (30) is suitable for use in a modular belt and designed for holding attachments such as flights. The belt module (30) has an attachment holder (100) with a dovetail section (109, 112) on the upper surface (106) that accommodates attachments and the like that are designed to be removably attached to the holder (100) by means of attachments furnished with foot extensions that fit into 'the dovetail section (109, 112) by sliding the foot laterally into a locked position relative to the attachment holder (100).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
A hybrid mesh belt has a mesh portion (23) with side edges attached to modular plastic chains (38, 41). The chains (38, 41) are preferably provided with cavities (50) on the bottom side. The cavities (50) are suitable for engaging with driving sprockets (53) that engage with the chains (38, 41).
B65G 17/02 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a load-carrying belt attached to, or resting on, the traction element
A hybrid mesh belt having a mesh portion with side edges attached to modular plastic chains. The chains are provided with cavities on the bottom side. The cavities are suitable for engaging with driving sprockets that engage with the chains.
A cleaning-in-place system for use with an easily cleanable modular belt. The belt has modules with a body having a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth. The opening extends toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid.
A belt (100) is designed for improved cleanability achieved by large link distances thus reducing the number of gaps. The module design reduces the undesirable elasticity of the belt (100) under load by having link pairs, formed by links on adjacent modules (20), that are moved as close together as possible leaving large open spaces between the link pairs.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
83.
MODULE FOR A MODULAR BELT AND A DRIVING SPROCKET FOR EASY CLEANING
A modular conveying system with sprockets (55) engages the modules (100) such that they do not cover any link gaps but are positioned between the link gaps. The module (100) is characterized by link structures having link pairs (114, 115, 124, 127) that are spaced apart sufficiently at a distance to allow the sprockets (55) to be located between the link pairs (114, 115, 124, 127). Positioning the sprockets (55) between the link pairs (114, 115, 124, 127) leaves the hinge gaps uncovered and thus allows free access to the hinge gap for cleaning.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
A continuous transporting belt (1) has a transporting side and a driving side (31). Arranged on the driving side (31) are driving ribs (2), spaced evenly apart in the running direction (9) of the transporting belt and running transversely to the running direction (9) of the transporting belt. The driving ribs (2) have lateral guiding elements (21) for longitudinally guiding the transporting belt (1) on teeth of a driving element. These lateral guiding elements (21) are formed in the manner of crests of a wave. This ensures good cleanability.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B65G 15/42 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics having ribs, ridges, or other surface projections
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Module for a modular belt and a driving sprocket for easy cleaning
A modular conveying system with sprockets engaging the modules such that they do not cover any link gaps but are positioned between the link gaps. The module is characterized by link structures having link pairs that are spaced apart sufficiently at a distance to allow the sprockets to be located between the link pairs. Positioning the sprockets between the link pairs leaves the hinge gaps uncovered and thus allows free access to the hinge gap for cleaning.
A belt module (40) has a grid geometry including cavities (100) and ribs (90, 92) associated with an outer surface (44) for attaching a high friction material (70).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A rodless system for a modular conveying belt is provided where the studs (64) are inserted into the pivot opening (83) by transversally shifting the module (10) with the studs (64) in relation to the module (10) with the pivot opening (83).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A modular belt has plug-inserts (118) produced from electroconductive material. The plugs (118) may be snapped into respective holes that are preformed or machined in a standard plastic belt module (100). The modules (100) may be produced from low cost materials such as polypropylene or polyacetal. The electroconductive plugs (118) may be attached to the belt in numerous ways including, but not limited to, snap fit, gluing, screwing or direct integration by molding.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
Continuous moving walkway comprising a continuous first foamed layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) made of thermoplastic foamed material, with an upper side (25, 26) and an under side (34, 35, 36), wherein a first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) is arranged on the under side (34, 35, 36) and comprises a first textile layer and a pulling body under side (54, 56, 58), and wherein no layer is arranged between the continuous foamed first layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) and the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48), which hinders a local shearing displacement of the first pulling body (41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48) parallel to the under side (34, 35, 36) or stiffens said pulling body.
A63B 22/02 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands
A drive sprocket (60) for driving a modular belt (32) has a plurality of belt modules with intercalated link ends (33) connected by transverse pivot members to form hinges. The belt modules have transverse ribs (34). The drive sprocket (60) is driven by a shaft. The drive sprocket (60) has a central opening (29) for receiving the shaft. The body has a plurality of teeth (23, 26) disposed in pairs along a periphery of the body. The body has a first opening (35) formed between adjacent pairs of teeth (23, 26) and extending toward the center of the sprocket (60) to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt (32) engages with the sprocket (60), for application of cleaning fluid.
A gapless side guard (25) for use with a modular belt (20), said belt having modules (22) connected to one another by pivot rods (46). The gapless side guard (25) has a continuous strip (50) of flexible material for retaining materials being transported on the modular belt (20). In one embodiment, the strip (50) has strip openings (59) and the strip (50) is connected to the module (22) with brackets (70). The brackets (70) have anchors and the strip openings (59) are positioned around the anchors such that the strip (50) is thereafter joined to the anchors. The bracket (70) has a stud side with studs extending from the stud side. The module (22) has stud openings and the studs are snapped into the stud openings in the module (22) and are thereafter joined to the module (22). The strip (50) is flexible such that when the modular belt (20) is driven over a sprocket it is capable of elongating as the distance between the brackets (70) increases.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A conveying belt suitable for powerturn conveying applications. The conveying belt has a mult-layer structure with layers of parallel laid yarns disposed in various angles relative to the machine direction. The parallel yarns are stitchbonded to a multiply interwoven scrim to form a subassembly. A batt of staple fibers is needled to the scrim and the batt and subassembly are encapsulated by a polymer.
A hingeless belt comprises modules (30) having opposed leading and trailing sides (36, 38), first and second bases (42, 44) and opposed outer sides (40, 62). The modules are connected to joining members (52) with layers (64) that can be, for example, an adhesive (66). The joining members (52) comprise an elastic material which allows the modular belt to bend and flex, and the modules (30) are made of a hard thermoplastic material. The modules (30) and joining members (52) resists cuts and impacts, the modules (30) and joining members (52) are easy to clean and keep sanitary. The joining members (52) are embodied with different shapes for enhancing the connection with the modules (30), and for enhancing the flexibility of the modular belt as it carries load and as it is driven around a sprocket. There is a molding machine having mold members for making the hingeless belt. There is also a method of making the hingeless belt in the molding machine.
A conveying belt suitable for power turn conveying applications has a multi-layer structure with layers of parallel laid yarns (131, 132, 133) disposed in various angles relative to the machine direction. The parallel yarns (131, 132, 133) are stitchbonded to a multiply interwoven scrim (10) to form a subassembly. A batt of staple fibers is needled to the scrim and the batt and subassembly are encapsulated by a polymer.
B65G 15/02 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration for conveying in a circular arc
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
B32B 25/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
B32B 5/28 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer impregnated with or embedded in a plastic substance
A hingeless belt comprises modules having opposed leading and trailing sides, first and second bases and opposed outer sides. The modules are connected to joining members with layers that can be, for example, an adhesive. The joining members comprise an elastic material which allows the modular belt to bend and flex, and the modules are made of a hard thermoplastic material. The modules and joining members resists cuts and impacts, the modules and joining members are easy to clean and keep sanitary. The joining members are embodied with different shapes for enhancing the connection with the modules, and for enhancing the flexibility of the modular belt as it carries load and as it is driven around a sprocket. There is a molding machine having mold members for making the hingeless belt. There is also a method of making the hingeless belt in the molding machine.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
A conveyor belt assembled of modular plastic components is retained together without the usual connecting rods or pins. In one embodiment the modules, each of which has series of finger-like projections or knuckles both at forward and rear ends of the module, the projections are tapered to narrows in width from top to bottom The projections at either the forward or rear side have laterally extending posts or dowels at one side of each projection, each with a length that extends through only part of the width of the gap between adjacent projections In the opposite set of projections are holes, similar to the aligned holes that are present when module rows are connected by rods With the projections being tapered, modules of adjacent rows can be put together by interdigiting the projections with the modules of adjacent rows held at an angle, preferably an acute angle beyond 90°.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
The invention may include a series of rows of belt modules. A first one of the rows may have a plurality of hinge elements along an end of the first row. A second one of the rows may have a plurality of hinge elements along an end of the second row. The plurality of hinge elements of the first row may be interleaved with the plurality of hinge elements of the second row. A hinge pin may extend through the plurality of hinge elements of both the first row and the second row so as to pivotally join the first row to the second row. A roller may be supported from a first module of the first row and supported from a second module of the first row, so that the roller resides between the first module and the second module and so that the roller extends above the modules in order to allow an object, which is to be conveyed by the conveyor belt, to be supported on the roller. The modules may be moved in a belt travel direction in order to convey the object from a first location to a second location.
B65G 17/24 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of rollers which are moved over a supporting surface by the traction element to effect conveyance of loads or load-carriers
