Patent ID: 8776989
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: B08B,B65G,F16H

Abstract:
1. A sprocket for engaging a modular belt having a plurality of belt modules with intercalated link ends connected by transverse pivot members to form hinges, the belt modules having transverse ribs, the sprocket comprising: a body having a central opening for receiving a shaft, the body having a plurality of teeth disposed in pairs along a periphery of the body, the body having at least one first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth, the first opening extending toward the a center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid, the first opening being disposed adjacent to a recessed portion, the recessed portion being curved and recessed from a first side surface of the body toward a second side surface of the body to form a concave trough configured to redirect cleaning fluid toward the hinges of the plurality of belt modules; and wherein the second side surface of the body is opposite the first side surface of the body and the first opening extends from the first side surface of the body to the second side surface of the body.