Patent ID: 6991093
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A flexible endless multifold conveyor belt having a fold-over capability for conveying relatively-loose bulk material loads in an enclosed manner, said belt comprising a body of relatively uniform rectangular cross-section formed of flexible resilient elastomeric material and having a substantially greater width than thickness, the body having an upper load-carrying first surface and a lower non-load-carrying second surface, the second surface having a longitudinal grooved area comprising at least one pair of grooves located generally at about one-quarter the width of the belt from each edge of the belt, thereby defining an outer portion of the belt between each edge and respective grooved area and a medial portion between the two grooved areas, said grooved areas providing a pair of hinged areas for pivoting the outer portions of the belt inwardly upon itself to enclose a load on the medial portion of the first surface when pivoted to a belt-closed position.