Electrical conductor
US4854446A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G43/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor belt (10) having an electrically conductive sensor (20) or antenna embedded therein. The conductor (20) has a copper core having a plurality of stainless steel filaments wrapped together to form a strand or a cable. The conductor has a low profile cross section making it suitable for use in thin belts. The conductor is formed in a repeating sine wave to aid in flexibility. The conductor/belt is especially useful in conveyor rip detection systems.
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