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Double belt conveyor band

US4951806A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1987
Grant dateAug 28, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A double-belt conveyor band with a continuously revolving conveyor band, the belt of which is supported on a band feeder and in connection with a steep segment on trough roller assemblies, and is supported flatly on the steep segment, as well as with a continuously revolving covering band. The belt is buckled in the conveyor seam for the formation of closed conveyor spaces, preferably between traction reinforcements positioned externally, the shear-resistant lateral reinforcements acting in cooperation therewith. The belt ends are pressed on one another and the longitudinal edges of the belt are held together. It is provided in accordance with the invention that, in order to hold together the belts on both longitudinal edges of the cover band, fasteners projecting externally are provided with opposing apertures to which the longitudinal edges of the conveyor belt, during the running of the trough roller assemblies, approach or move away from during the running of the conveyor belt. At least one band support roller or band guide roller is installed downstream of the last trough roller assembly and flattens and supports the conveyor belt and which further engages with the hooks via i…

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