Patent ID: 6085896
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An upper part of a bend segment for use in a chain conveyer comprising a conveyer chain movable over a track having at least one bend zone, said chain comprising a plurality of links, each having a substantially rectangular bearing surface, and a connection system interconnecting the links;said upper part comprising a substantially U-shaped plastic element having first and second spaced apart legs and an interconnecting portion interconnecting said first and second spaced apart legs, said legs each comprising a main portion and an end portion, said end portions forming guides for said bearing surface;said upper part being formed by milling from a single composite plate of plastic material;said composite plate being formed by depositing a layer of high-grade, high-wear resistant type of plastic material in a mold for forming said end portions of each of said legs, by depositing a layer of a relatively lower-grade, lower-wear resistant type of plastic material in said mold for forming said interconnecting portion and said main portions of each of said legs, and by applying pressure to said mold.