摘要 |
<p>A modular conveyor belt (20) is formed of rows of belt modules (23,26,29) pivotally interlinked by transverse pivot rods (35) and specially adapted for following a curved conveyor path. The modules (23,26,29) include a top, product conveying surface and a bottom, sprocket-driven surface. The belt modules (23,26,29) have a plurality of first link ends (41) disposed in the direction of travel of the conveyor belt (20) and a plurality of second link ends (44) disposed in the opposite direction. Transverse holes in the link ends (41,44) are aligned to accommodate a pivot rod (35). When the link ends (41,44) of the consecutive rows of side by side modules (23,26,29) are intercalated, the pivot rod (35) serves as a hinge pin in a hinged joint between consecutive interlinked rows. To permit the belt (20) to flex sidewise, the openings in the first link ends (41) are slotted longitudinally in the direction of belt travel.</p> |