Plastic conveyor belt system with improved product support
US4989723A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An endless conveyor belt is assembled of plastic modules having relatively open pintle slots receiving respective connecting rods. The product support surface of the belt is provided by closely-spaced ribs especially well-suited for conveying raw foods and small containers. For transferring product to or from the belt, a transfer plate made-up of closely-spaced, flat-surfaced fingers is provided. The belt is driven and guided by sets of polygonal sprockets having teeth which engage in cavities centrally located on the undersides of the respective belt modules.
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