Conveyor belt assembly

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor frame or casing

Modules connectable end-to-end with no relative movement

C198S841000

Reexamination Certificate

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07137506

ABSTRACT:
A conveyor assembly includes a support structure for a belt constructed of interlocking segments. The support structure includes straight segments that may be cut to any desired length. These straight segments are joined using a friction-fit connector. The connector does not require any drilling or other modifications to the straight segments. The straight segments may be constructed from a single sheet of stainless steel. The conveyor assembly may also include support arms, legs and other accessories.

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FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Free Chain Beam #3927261—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Locked Chain Beam #39272626—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Return Beam—#3927263—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Top Beam #3927264—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Top Beam SR—3927265—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Connector—#3927266—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Connector SR—#3927267—Jun. 25, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Spacer—#397268—Jun. 27, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Connecting Plate—#3927269—Jun. 27, 1996.
FLEX-LINK—Drawing—Return Beam—#3927272—Jun. 26, 1996.
FLEXLINK Catalog—Flexlink conveyor systems and automation components—1998.
FLEXLINK brochure—The first choice for industry—1998.
FLEXLINK—Conveyor systems and automation components catalog—1995.
FLEXLINK—Conveyor systems and automation components product overview—1998.
AUTOPAK—Graphic: Idle end—partially assembled—2000.
AUTOPAK—Graphic: Wheel Bend—partially assembled (close-up)—2000.
AUTOPAK—Graphic: Conveyor Assembly; Idle End, Motor Drive End, Wheel Bend, Idle End, and Wheel End—2000.
FLEXLINK—Drawing: Locked Chain Beam—Option 2—1996.
FLEXLINK—Drawing: Locked Chain Beam—Option 3—1996.
FLEXLINK—Drawing: Stainless Drive Unit—1996.

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