Patent ID: 8276747

Claim:
A belt module and sprocket combination, comprising: a belt module having an intermediate section and a transverse rib; a plurality of first link structures extending from the intermediate section in a direction of belt travel, each first link structure comprising: at least two first link ends extending in a same direction; and a first link structure plate spanning the at least two first link ends; a plurality of second link structures extending from the intermediate section opposite the first link structures, each second link structure comprising: at least two second link ends extending in a same direction, opposite the direction of the at least two first link ends; and a second link structure plate spanning the at least two second link ends; wherein the first and second link structures are offset in the transverse direction such that the first link structures are capable of fitting into openings between the second link structures when adjacent modules are intercalated; and wherein at least one of the first link ends of the module and at least one of the second link ends of an adjacent module are disposed proximate to each other with respect to the transverse direction, the module having a transverse rib; a sprocket capable of engaging with the transverse rib and arranged such that the sprocket engages with the module between the link ends of one of a first and second link structure.