Abstract: A longitudinally elongate conveyor belt is adapted for conveying a plurality of transversely spaced items. The belt comprises a plurality of interconnected, generally transversely extending rod members which are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction. Each rod member is upwardly arched to define first and second item-supporting segments. The first and second segments diverge in the downward direction so as to resist a tendency for the first and second items to be displaced by belt sag. An outer edge of the belt may be elevated relative to the inner edge to compensate for centrifugal forces.

Abstract: A muffin splitter having a muffin conveyor and tining assemblies located to either side of the conveyor for tining the muffins as they move along the conveyor. The tining apparatus may be deactivated to permit muffins to be passed along the conveyor without tining.

Abstract: A set of plates, one rigidly mounted to the strut and the others to the craft structure. The plates are held together and are interconnected to one another by several sets of dowel pins which are sequenced to shear when an impact load at the foil rotates the strut. Thereafter, a pair of additional energy absorber devices, positioned to the left and right of the strut mounted plate, will likewise absorb energy until a rigid stop is obtained. Finally, a tang portion on the strut mounted plate will be sheared by the rigid stop at a load below which the strut will obtain damage.