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Seamless draper belt

US7543428B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D61/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seamless draper belt formed from an elongated flat base structure of fabric and rubber. Transverse cleats having a structural core embedded in rubber are connected to the base. The elongated base structure and cleats are cured and adhere to one another except for end sections to form a flexible elongated structure, the ends of the base structure being overlapped and cured to form a seamless belt. An elongated guide is integrally formed on the base structure face opposite the face containing the cleats.

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