Patent ID: 6948613
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A belt module for use in an endless modular conveying belt capable of articulating about a sprocket in a direction of belt travel, the belt module comprising: an intermediate section; a first plurality of link ends extending outwardly from the intermediate section in a direction of belt travel; a second plurality of link ends extending in a direction opposite to the first plurality of link ends, the second link ends being offset from the first link ends such that adjacently positioned belt modules are capable of intercalating so that the first link ends of one belt module fit into spaces defined between the second plurality of link ends of an adjacent module; a peripheral frame disposed around at least a portion of the intermediate section, the first plurality of link ends and the second plurality of link ends, the peripheral frame having side walls and a bottom wall defining a first recessed portion; at least one channel disposed inside the peripheral frame, the channel having side walls and a bottom wall defining a second recessed portion, the channel having at least one opening defined therein, the opening extending from the bottom wall of the channel to the opposite side of the module; and, a high friction material disposed on the belt module inside the peripheral frame.