Side-flexing conveyor chain

Details Side-flexing conveyor chain Side-flexing conveyor chain

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

C198S850000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11005250

ABSTRACT:
A side-flexing conveyor chain module that distributes chain tension across the width of the belt module includes a first module member and a second module member. The first module member has first link ends extending in a direction of conveyor travel and arcuate first fingers extending in a direction substantially opposite to the direction of conveyor travel. A second module member is pivotally coupled to the first module member about a module vertical axis. The second module member has second link ends extending in a direction substantially opposite to the direction of conveyor travel and arcuate second fingers extending substantially in the direction of conveyor travel which interdigitate with the first fingers. Cam surfaces on the first fingers engage cam surfaces on the second fingers to transfer forces between the first and second module members.

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