US6098792A
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Conveyor belt
Assignee: John Bean Technologies AB
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Filing: 1999-05-18
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Granted: 2000-08-08
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Expires: 2019-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A conveyor belt comprises a plurality of interconnected elements (1, 2), which are successively arranged in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt. The elements are movable relative to each other at least about axes (3) which extend transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt and in parallel with the plane of the conveyor belt. The elements (1, 2) are alternatively of a first type and a second type. Each element (1) of the first type has the form of an inversely U-shaped beam extended transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt. This beam has flanges (6) and a web (7) interconnecting the flanges as well as a plurality of openings (8), spaced apart along the beam, in each border area between the web (7) and the respective flanges (6). Each element (2) of the second type has lugs (5), which are locked against complete withdrawal from the neighboring openings (8) in each of the two adjoining elements (1) of the first type.
Inventors
- 👤 Lennart Olsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/06; B65G17/08; B65G17/086; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A conveyor belt comprising a plurality of interconnected elements (1, 2), which are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt and which are movable relative to each other at least about axes (3) extending transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt and in parallel with the plane of the conveyor belt, characterised in that the elements (1, 2) are alternatingly of a first type and a second type, that each element (1) of the first type has the form of an inversely U-shaped beam extended transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt, said beam having flanges (6) and a web (7) interconnecting the flanges as well as a plurality of openings (8), spaced apart along the beam, in each border area between the web (7) and the respective flanges (6), and that each element (2) of the second type has lugs (5) which are insertable into the neighbouring openings (8) in each of the two adjoining elements (1) of the first type and which are locked against complete withdrawal from the openings (8).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A conveyor belt comprising a plurality of interconnected elements (1, 2), which are arranged successively in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt and which are movable relative to each other at least about axes (3) extending transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt and in parallel with the plane of the conveyor belt, characterised in that the elements (1, 2) are alternatingly of a first type and a second type, that each element (1) of the first type has the form of an inversely U-shaped beam extended transversely of the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt, said beam having flanges (6) and a web (7) interconnecting the flanges as well as a plurality of openings (8), spaced apart along the beam, in each border area between the web (7) and the respective flanges (6), and that each element (2) of the second type has lugs (5) which are insertable into the neighbouring openings (8) in each of the two adjoining elements (1) of the first type and which are locked against complete withdrawal from the openings (8).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the flanges (6) of the inversely U-shaped beam are essentially unbroken.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that each of the flanges (6) of the inversely U-shaped beam are bent in V shape along a line parallel with the longitudinal direction of the beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that each element (1) of the first type, at each lateral edge of the conveyor belt, has a vertical lateral plate (11).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the elements (1) of the first type are made of metal sheet or plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the elements (1) of the first type are made of spring metal sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the openings (8) spaced apart along each beam are formed in the flanges (6).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that each element (2) of the second type is made of zigzag metal wire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that each lug (5) is locked against withdrawal by means of a downwardly folded tongue (9), which constitutes part of the associated first element (1).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that each of the downwardly folded tongues (9) is formed of a part of the web of the associated first element (1).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 10, characterised in that each of the elements (1) of the first type has openings (10) formed in the web (7), into which openings (10) the tongues (9) project before being folded down.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A conveyor belt as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the free ends of the tongues (9) abut against the inside of one of the flanges (6) of the U beam.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-08 | 2004-02-07 | 2004-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-08 | 2008-02-07 | 2008-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-08 | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |