Patent ID: 6041917
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A modular link conveyor for moving articles along a path, the improvement comprising:a plurality of modular link assemblies forming a conveying surface including a plurality of laterally and longitudinally disposed repeating links defining an interdigitating grid, each of said links including a first apex and two legs extending therefrom defining an opening, said first apex further including a slot passing transversely therethrough across substantially the full width of said link, said legs further terminating in a second apex, each said second apex including a hole passing transversely therethrough, adjoining legs of said laterally repeating links adjacent said second apex forming an opening;a plurality of transverse connecting means passing through said slots and said holes to connect said longitudinally repeating modular links together; anda projecting finger positioned between said laterally repeating links in said interdigitating grid,whereby said longitudinal compression of the conveying surface results in said finger substantially filling said opening between said legs to limit entry of any foreign object and so that any foreign object present in said opening is dislodged.