Patent ID: 7360643
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: B65G,B66B

Abstract:
1. A belt module comprising: an intermediate section having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first plurality of link ends extending in a direction of belt travel, the first plurality of link ends having first transverse openings defined therein; a second plurality of link ends extending in a direction opposite to the first plurality of link ends, the second plurality of link ends having second transverse openings, the second link ends being offset from the first link ends such that adjacently positioned belt modules are capable of intercalating so that the first link ends of one belt module fit into spaces defined between the second plurality of link ends of an adjacent belt module and so that the first and second transverse openings are disposed in alignment; wherein the module has at least one cavity defined therein; and, an electroconductive insert disposed in the cavity and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the module.