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Modular conveyor belt with dedicated access module

US12240703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2021
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16G15/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dedicated access module inserted between standard conveyor belt modules in a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access module comprises two mating portions, each portion including standard, articulating hinge elements on an outside end and non-articulating connection means on an inside end for connecting to the other, corresponding mating portion.

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