Belt attachment device and method

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2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Dillon, Jr., Joe (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

Reexamination Certificate

active

06896125

ABSTRACT:
A conveyor belt assembly including a flexible belt body with a plurality of spaced flexible teeth and at least one hardened tooth coupled to the belt body. The flexible belt body and flexible teeth comprise a resilient material. The hardened tooth comprises hardened plastic or metal. The flexible belt body also includes at least one reinforcing member within the belt body. A guide member is coupled to the flexible belt body and the hardened tooth to assist in transporting objects on the conveyor belt assembly. A pivotable clamping device clamps the ends of the belt body together to form a continuous belt. The clamping device clamps the reinforcing member to ensure a strong connection.

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