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Conveyor chain with detachable upper portion

US5000311A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1989
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention refers to a conveyor chain forming part of a chain conveyor and incorporates a number of cardanic interconnected links, each of which incorporates an interconnecting lower part (2, 3) and a load carrying upper part (1). The invention is characterized therein that the upper part (1) is equipped with connecting means (4, 5, 6, 8) for detachable fitting of further load carrying members (9), such as carriers, supports for rollers and protecting plates.

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