Patent ID: 7604111

Claim:
A modular endless belt conveyor comprising a structure, or frame, for supporting and guiding upper strand of a belt and a lower strands of said belt in curved path portions of the modular endless belt conveyor and, in particular, curvilinear guide means and stabilizing means for the upper strand, which curvilinear guide means are made up of rollers ( 17 ), uniformly distributed over said supporting structure, cooperating with cleats ( 15 ) which are arranged on an inner surface ( 16 ) of said belt, which cleats ( 15 ) have a claw ( 24 ) which cooperates with the stabilizing means suitable for stabilizing said upper strand of the belt, wherein said stabilizing means comprise a curved rail ( 21 ) which is arranged directly below said rollers ( 17 ) so as to cooperate with said claw ( 24 ) of each cleat ( 15 ).