Tubular conveyor belt
US7942259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G15/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor belt for use in a tubular conveyor belt system has a width and a length, and a longitudinal centerline. The conveyor belt further has a first longitudinal edge, and an opposing second longitudinal edge, wherein during use, the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge overlap to form an overlap region, thus forming the belt into a tube-like shape. The conveyor belt further has a load bearing region, wherein the load bearing region is located evenly about the belt longitudinal centerline, throughout the length of the belt. Further, there is a first anti-rotation region and a second anti-rotation region, wherein the first anti-rotation region is located between the first longitudinal edge and the load bearing region, and the second anti-rotation region is located between the second longitudinal edge and the load bearing region. The first and second longitudinal edges, and the load bearing region comprise longitudinal reinforcement members, and the first and second anti-rotation regions do not comprise longitudinal reinforcement members.
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