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Belt having a detachable end connection

US9234563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2012
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C66/73921
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A belt (1) comprises a tension layer (4), a first end portion (2) at a first longitudinal end, a second end portion (3) at a second longitudinal end, and an end connection for connecting the two end portions (2, 3). Here, the end connection comprises a first connection element (21), which is fastened to the first end portion (2), and a second connection element (31), which is fastened to the second end portion (3), wherein the first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are releasably interconnectable and are formed from an elongation-resistant material. The first connection element (21) and the second connection element (31) are each formed in one piece and, together with the tension layer (4), form a single neutral bending plane.

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