Split belt modules in modular conveyer belts

US6681922B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Laitram · US

Inventors

• Andrew A. Corley · Harahan, US
• Ryan Jones · Auburn Hills, US
• Angela Longo Marshall · Harahan, US
• Kyle J. Sedlacek · New Orleans, US
• David C. Weiser · Waggaman, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 27, 2004
• Expiry date: Jan 7, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Split belt modules used to construct modular plastic conveyor belts. Each module includes a first piece and a second piece, each of which has sets of hinge eyes on opposite ends. The module pieces mate to form complete belt modules. Hinge pins extending through the hinge eyes at the ends of each module connect the pieces together. Other components, such as rollers, can be inserted into and removed from the unmated pieces and retained in place by retention structure when the module pieces are mated.