摘要 |
<p>The present invention presents a chain link element (10) for a product transportation belt (100) comprising an upper product carrying surface which support surface having a front end (14) and opposed rear end (16) and an appropriate connection means for allowing flexible connection of a first link element (10) to a second similar link element so that the front end (14) of a first link element is proximate to the rear end (16) of a second link element to provide an appropriate chain, wherein the upper surface of each link element is provided with a convex profile extending between the front and rear end thereof so that when the chain formed by such link element passes about a vertically disposed wheel, the convex outer surface of the connected link elements present a substantially smooth curved profile of such chain.</p> |