Connection for the ends of supporting straps of an endless bar belt conveyor
US4023671A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1975 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1672
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection for the ends of the supporting straps of an endless bar belt conveyor, especially for agricultural machines, the bars of which are connected to the supporting straps by connecting members such as rivets and screws. Within the region of the two ends of each supporting strap there is provided a connecting member which engages the inner side of the respective adjacent supporting strap and is connected to the supporting strap by means of connecting elements such as rivets or preferably screws. The connecting member comprises a pull-resistant flexible layer which extends in the longitudinal direction of the supporting strap and has a thickness less than the thickness of the supporting straps.
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