Endless loop modular conveyor system with drive screw

Details Endless loop modular conveyor system with drive screw Endless loop modular conveyor system with drive screw

1996-11-22

1999-06-15

Terrell, William E.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

198852, 198835, B65G 2300, B65G 1706, B65G 2324

Patent

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059113057

ABSTRACT:
A conveyor system is provided including a modular link conveyor belt forming an endless loop and requiring no inverted return run. The conveyor belt is comprised of a plurality of modular links with at least one of the modular links having an angled cleat depending downwardly therefrom. A screw driving means is provided for engaging the angled cleat(s). Specifically, the screw driving means includes a screw having a thread wherein the thread advantageously engages the angled cleat(s) for providing a positive driving force to the conveyor belt.

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