Abstract: A dedicated access module inserted between standard conveyor belt modules in a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access module comprises two mating portions, each portion including standard, articulating hinge elements on an outside end and non-articulating connection means on an inside end for connecting to the other, corresponding mating portion.

Abstract: A dedicated access module inserted between standard conveyor belt modules in a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access module comprises two mating portions, each portion including standard, articulating hinge elements on an outside end and non-articulating connection means on an inside end for connecting to the other, corresponding mating portion.

Abstract: A dedicated access module inserted between standard conveyor belt modules in a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access module comprises two mating portions, each portion including standard, articulating hinge elements on an outside end and non-articulating connection means on an inside end for connecting to the other, corresponding mating portion.

Abstract: A centrifugal dewatering conveyor system for removing liquid from a conveyed product comprises a modular conveyor belt designed to follow a path that includes both straight portions and helical portions. The modular conveyor belt comprises a plurality of hingedly connected modules having side walls and capable of shifting laterally relative to each other and curling up about the hinge rods to form the helical portions. In the helical portions, a centrifugal force imparted on conveyed product forces water through openings in the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A centrifugal dewatering conveyor system for removing liquid from a conveyed product comprises a modular conveyor belt designed to follow a path that includes both straight portions and helical portions. The modular conveyor belt comprises a plurality of hingedly connected modules having side walls and capable of shifting laterally relative to each other and curling up about the hinge rods to form the helical portions. In the helical portions, a centrifugal force imparted on conveyed product forces water through openings in the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A propulsion apparatus is provided for propulsion in a fluid, comprising at least one propulsion fin being fixed to a fin axle, and means for driving the propulsion fin comprising a crankshaft, a pitching mechanism for rotating the propulsion fin around the axis of the fin axle, and a heave mechanism for translating the propulsion fin in a substantially transverse direction with respect to the axis of the fin axle, and where the crankshaft is driving the pitching mechanism and the heave mechanism. A simple, reliable and efficient construction is obtained by having both the heave and the pitch mechanism mounted on a single crank on the crankshaft, or to separate cranks having substantially the same radius and angular position with respect to the axis of rotation of the crankshaft.

Abstract: Maritime propulsive mechanism employing oscillating fins (4). The mechanism comprises a chariot (3) transferring propulsive power from a source of propulsive power (10) to the fins (4). Oscillating means, driven by a source of propulsive power (10) having a first axis of rotation (17), for oscillating the chariot (3) are provided. The fins (4) are rotatable about a second axis of rotation (6) wherein the first axis of rotation (12) forms an angle ? with the second axis of rotation (6). The fins are connected to the chariot (3) via two connection points (5), (16). The oscillating means can be interposed between two chariots (3), and the oscillating means imparts flywheel-effect on the system. Forces exerted on the chariot transported through the chariot (3), and borne by bearings (9).