Patent ID: 9550628
Date: 2017-01-24
CPC Classifications: B65G,Y10T

Claim:
1. A module for a modular conveyor belt comprising first and second lengthwise ends and first and second widthwise ends perpendicular to the first and second lengthwise ends, a top surface for supporting a load disposed between the first and second lengthwise ends, a bore for receiving a hinge rod formed at one of the first and second lengthwise ends, a retainer having a fixed end and a free end disposed closer than the fixed end to the widthwise center of the module, the retainer being bendable toward and away from the first lengthwise end between a first position in which the retainer prevents a hinge rod from being withdrawn from the bore and a second position in which a hinge rod can pass over the retainer to be withdrawn from the bore, and a stopper which supports the retainer at a location in a middle 50% of the length of the retainer when the retainer is in its second position.