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Conveyor assembly with compressible layer

US6062379A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1998
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

A conveyor assembly comprising a series of belt links arranged in superimposed successive overlapping relation secured together by interlocking belt link fasteners and apertures, combined with a compressible layer to reduce the noise produced when material is placed on the conveyor assembly. The compressible layer is formed of a plurality of cushioning links that interlock with the links of the belt forming a surface which contacts the materials being conveyed.

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