Rodless conveyor belt or chain

Details Rodless conveyor belt or chain Rodless conveyor belt or chain

2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Hess, Douglas A (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

C198S851000, C198S852000, C198S853000

Reexamination Certificate

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10505943

ABSTRACT:
A unitary modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt or a section thereof is provided. The link section includes a plurality of laterally-repeating link-shaped portions, each including an apex portion and a pair of leg portions. Each apex portion includes a receiver for receiving an integral first connector extending between the leg portions of a next-adjacent link or link section, preferably in snap-fit engagement, such that relative pivoting movement is established. A second integral connector maybe provided between the leg portion of each adjacent apex portion to create an engagement surface for a tooth of a drive or idler sprocket. The underside surface of each link section may also be specially contoured or curved to facilitate smooth passage over a guide structure.

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