Patent ID: 7364036
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A belt module, comprising: a) an intermediate section having a top surface; b) a first plurality of link ends having opposed side walls providing the first link ends with a first transverse thickness connected to the intermediate section at a first proximal portion and extending from the intermediate section in a direction of belt travel to a first distal portion at the link ends, wherein the first link ends have a first opening through the thickness between and to the opposed side walls, the first opening being disposed transverse to the direction of belt travel; c) a second plurality of link ends having opposed side walls providing the second link ends with a second transverse thickness connected to the intermediate section at a second proximal portion and extending from the intermediate section in a direction opposite to the first link ends to a second distal portion at the link ends, wherein the second link ends have a second opening through the thickness between and to the opposed side walls, the second opening being disposed transverse to the direction of belt travel; and, d) wherein one of the first plurality of link ends, the second plurality of link ends, and the intermediate section, has a vent defined therein; wherein a portion of the intermediate section bordering a space between adjacent link ends has a vent defined therein such that the vent is capable of aligning with a link end vent on an adjacent module when the modules are intercalated.