Apparatus for making a link-type conveyor belt
US4074518A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S59/901
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for making a link-type belt formed of a plurality of plate members by punching out planar plate members from a sheet metal, wherein each plate member has lateral portions projecting outwardly from two opposite sides of the plate member; prebending the free end of each lateral portion; bending each lateral portion into an orientation substantially perpendicular to the respective plate member; rolling-in each lateral portion for forming hinge eyes on each plate member; aligning the plate members with one another; and inserting a hinge bolt into aligned hinge eyes of adjoining plate members.
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