| 摘要 |
A modular link conveyor including a plurality of modular link assemblies (10) made up of links (11) of an improved design assembled to create a closely interdigitating conveying surface is disclosed. The improved links (11) eliminate undesirable gaps or openings in the conveying surface. Particularly, the improved links include a forwardly extending tongue (21), projecting from the leading apex (13) of the link, which occupies an open space between the trailing apexes (16) of the legs (15) of the next forward link, thus minimizing the tendency of foreign objects from falling into the open space. The topside (23) of the tongue (21) is tapered downward so as to lift free any objects present in the open spaces primarily while the conveyor is maneuvering through a turn. A forwardly projecting finger (29), positioned between adjoining links (11), is also provided for filling a void between the adjoining links.
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