摘要 |
A stabilized and guided conveyor belt ( 202 ) includes multiple transport chains ( 108 ) and interchangeable conveyor plates ( 100 ) that form the surface of the conveyor belt ( 202 ). The conveyor plates ( 100 ) can be easily attached independently of one another in a side by side fashion onto the transport chains ( 108 ) and are readily detachable from the transport chains ( 108 ) to facilitate replacement or rearrangement. Certain of the plates ( 100 ) function selectively as a platform on which to mount accessories such as lug members ( 136 ) and include means for receiving ( 134 ) accessories and for locking ( 138 ) accessories into place. The conveyor belt ( 202 ) is guided and supported by a smooth rail ( 420 ). Both the plate ( 100 ) and the rail ( 420 ) include interacting stabilizing features ( 130, 132, 424 a , 424 b) that cooperate to prevent buckling and rippling of the transport chain ( 108 ).
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