Patent ID: 7942259
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt for use in a tubular conveyor belt system wherein said conveyor belt has a width and a length, and a longitudinal centerline, comprising: a first longitudinal edge, and an opposing second longitudinal edge, wherein during use, said first longitudinal edge and said second longitudinal edge overlap to form an overlap region, thus forming the belt into a tube-like shape; a load bearing region, wherein said load bearing region is located evenly about the belt longitudinal centerline, throughout the length of the belt; a first anti-rotation region and a second anti-rotation region, wherein said first anti-rotation region is located between said first longitudinal edge and said load bearing region, and said second anti-rotation region is located between said second longitudinal edge and said load bearing region; and wherein said first and second longitudinal edges, and said load bearing region comprise longitudinal reinforcements members, and wherein said first and second anti-rotation regions do not comprise longitudinal reinforcement members.