CONVEYOR BELT FOR CONVEYING CAN BODIES IN CAN BODY WASHING AND SURFACE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

摘要

A plurality of rows of endless chains are formed, which each includes a plurality of U-shaped unit members each having a bottom fitted in an open end portion of the preceding one, the engaged portions of the preceding and succeeding unit members being connected together by each of a plurality of rotatable connecting rods common to the chains. Intermediate rods having a length a little greater than the can body diameter are each provided between adjacent ones of the rods of the chains and also between opposed members of adjacent chains. The intermediate rods are disposed at a common elevation as the rods and beneath the top of the chains. A belt comprises the chains and can body conveying sections each defined by adjacent ones of the chains. Thus, a conveyer belt for conveying can bodies for washing and surface treatment thereof can be obtained, which can convey can bodies in a plurality of rows not touching each other at the open ends of these can bodies.