Conveyor belt with articulating members
US8256608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G17/063
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor belt includes a conveying surface comprising a plurality of rod-shaped members each of which is constructed and arranged for vertical displacement with respect to each other for providing a space between adjacent ones of the plurality of rod-like members. The conveyor belt may also include a side link disposed at opposed ends of each one of the plurality of rod-shaped members, each one of the side links having at least one central aperture therein for receiving a corresponding end of the rod-shaped member for vertical displacement therein.
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