Sanitary linkage connection means for food products processing conveyor
US3991876A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1975 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a sanitary linkage connection assembly which pivotally interconnects transverse bars to form a food processing conveyor comprising an endless belt in which a plurality of laterally spaced transversely extending rod members are connected in spaced relationship by respective link members of the linkage connection assembly, achieved by welding one end of each link to an end of each rod to provide an endless belt having an overall smooth external linkage structure which is substantially without surfaces or spaces receptive to the accumulation and retention of food particles which form contaminants when in a conveyor belt of the type described for use upon a transport device in food processing operations and thereby provide a linkage connection assembly in a conveyor which is easily cleaned to maintain it in a sanitary condition.
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