Patent ID: 6216854
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor belt built with a number of chain links which are joined together in a hinge-like manner by means of transverse rods through openings in the individual chain links, from chain links of at least two link types, comprising:(a) edge chain links having a one-sided reinforcement and for positioning in outer parts of the belt; and(b) module chain links for positioning between the edge chain link, where the chain links of the edge and module chain links can be configured in various module widths, so that the conveyor belt can be built up to a desired width, and so that individual links are staggered in relation to one another and wherein each link comprises(c) a first row of eye parts having mutual intervals between the eye parts in a transverse direction, and with holes which are in line with each other for insertion of a transverse rod; and(d) a second row of eye parts positioned between the eye parts of the first row, and with openings in line with each other for insertion of a second transverse rod; and wherein the two rows of eye parts are held together by a transversely-extending bridge part, having a distance (a) between adjacent eye parts at least equal to a thickness (b) of an eye part and at the most equal to 1.8 times a thickness of an eye part so that b.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.1.8.times.b, and a depth (d) of the openings being between two and three times the distance (a) so that 2.times.a.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.3.times.a, with a and b being measured where a thickness b is largest.