Side-flexing conveyor chain having twin transverse connectors

Details Side-flexing conveyor chain having twin transverse connectors Side-flexing conveyor chain having twin transverse connectors

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

C198S850000, C198S844100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108126

ABSTRACT:
An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors define a substantially open, planar conveying surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link in a first row includes apertures for receiving a first of the connectors extending through a slot in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver having a closed end and an open end for receiving one end of a second one of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.

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