Endless belt power transmission systems or components – Positive drive belt – Belt formed of rigid links
Patent
1991-01-22
1992-06-30
Luebke, Renee S.
Endless belt power transmission systems or components
Positive drive belt
Belt formed of rigid links
474207, F16G 1304
Patent
active
051258749
ABSTRACT:
Improved articulation structure is provided for pivoting links of a modular belt, namely a hinge strip of flexible material such as a thermoplastic elastomer and mating receptacle aperture slots in link ends. The modular links are all alike with flared ends in the slots permitting the hinge strip to flex a limited angle without frictional rubbing with the links. The slots have limited constant widths facing outwardly to prevent movement of the hinge strip in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the belt. Staggered end fingers of the links are half the thickness of a central body portion which provides a smooth top surface without apertures for interdigitation with similar end to end links. This construction is particularly useful for operation in abrasive conditions where wear on conventional pivot pins would significantly reduce belt life.
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Fryer Joseph A.
Greve Christopher G.
Brown Laurence R.
Cronvich James T.
Luebke Renee S.
Saether F.
The Laitram Corporation
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