Patent ID: 7527143
Filing Date: 2009-05-05
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt, comprising: a first module having an intermediate section, a first plurality of link ends extending from the intermediate section in a first direction, and a second plurality of link ends extending from the intermediate section in a second direction opposite the first direction, the first and second plurality of link ends having transverse pivot rod openings defined therein, the first module having a conveying surface; a second module adjacent to the first module, the second module having an intermediate section, a first plurality of link ends extending from the intermediate section in a first direction, and a second plurality of link ends extending from the intermediate section in a second direction opposite the first direction, the first and second plurality of link ends having transverse pivot rod openings defined therein, the first module having a conveying surface; a roller supported from the first module and the second module, the roller extending beyond the conveying surfaces in order to allow an object, which is to be conveyed by the conveyor belt, to be supported by the roller, wherein the first module and the second module are arranged in a row, the row being oriented to extend across the conveyor belt substantially perpendicular to a direction of belt travel, wherein an edge of the first module and an edge of the second module define at least a portion of a cavity in which the roller resides; further comprising an axle extending through the roller, and wherein the axle is integrally formed on the first module.