Patent ID: 7005041
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: D21F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A paper machine belt ( 1 ) having end edges ( 6 , 7 ) extending transversely to the running direction, and having longitudinal yarns ( 3 ) that go as far as the end edges ( 6 , 7 ), the end edges ( 6 , 7 ) being connected to one another by way of a coupling device ( 8 ; 31 ; 41 ) that has complementary coupling elements ( 9 , 10 ; 32 , 33 ; 42 , 43 ) which are connected to longitudinal yarns ( 3 ) and to which are attached coupling members ( 26 ; 35 , 36 ; 45 , 46 ) that are connected to one another in hinge-like fashion, wherein on at least one of the end edges ( 6 , 7 ), the coupling element(s) ( 9 , 10 ; 32 , 33 ; 42 , 43 ) is/are directly inserted into the longitudinal yarns ( 3 ) via insertion connections.