Patent ID: 6634491
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor chain comprising:a. a plurality of main links each said main link made of one piece and having an upper carrying surface adapted to transport a load and a lower covering plate; b. a plurality of connecting links interconnecting said main links to form said conveyor chain, each said connecting link being made of one piece, said connecting links having a first end connecting to a first end of an adjacent main link to form a first hinge which allows pivoting movement around a first axis at essentially a right angle to the longitudinal direction of said conveyor chain, and a second end connecting to a second end of an adjacent main link to form a second hinge which allows pivotal movement around a second axis essentially perpendicular to said first axis; and C. wherein said connecting links are substantially covered on an upper surface and a lower surface by at least one of the adjacent main links.