Abstract: According to a first aspect, a first conveyor system is provided that is adapted to deliver substrate carriers within a semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The first conveyor system includes a ribbon that forms a closed loop along at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The ribbon is adapted to (1) be flexible in a horizontal plane and rigid in a vertical plane; and (2) transport a plurality of substrate carriers within at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. Numerous other aspects are provided, as are systems, methods and computer program products in accordance with these and other aspects.

Abstract: A conveyor belt having a longer effective operating life when continuously conveying hot materials of the order of from about 300° F. to about 330° F. and without the need for premature production line shutdowns for belt shortening and resplicing. The belt includes woven upper and lower cotton fiber layers and two intermediate layers of woven polyester fibers. The layers are held together in face-to-back relationship with rubber skim that is subsequently vulcanized. The upper and lower cotton layers are structured to provide heat insulation for the inner polyester fibers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a conveyor for moving a semiconductor containers throughout a fabrication facility. In one embodiment, the conveyor comprises a plurality of individually controlled conveyor zones. Each conveyor zone includes a first belt, a second belt, a drive assembly for rotating the first belt and the second belt at substantially the same speed. The first belt and the second belt are driven at substantially the same speed and movably support the container's bottom plate as the container moves along the conveyor. In another embodiment, the conveyor includes sensors to determine, among other things, the position of the container.

Abstract: A flat belt is used for conveying an object on a surface of the flat belt. The flat belt has a tension member and fabric. The tension member is resistant to load in a longitudinal direction of the flat belt. The fabric is disposed on at least one of an inner side and an outer side of the tension member. And, the fabric is stretchable in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a conveyor belt with an image or functional element incorporated in the belt. The method comprising: manufacture of a first ply to carry an image or a functional element; applying an image or a functional element to the first ply; utilising the first ply bearing the image or functional element in the manufacture of a conveyor belt wherein the manufacturing processes involves applying a topcoat over the first ply; and joining the ends of the first ply to form an endless belt.

Abstract: The woven conveyor belt, particularly in a plain weave, for the heat treatment of products, particularly textile threads, in the vapor phase, comprises warp threads exclusively made of para-aramid or para-aramid copolymer, preferably of a copoly-(paraphenylene/3,4?-oxydiphenylene terephthalamide). Preferably, the warp threads and the weft threads are made exclusively of para-aramid or para-aramid copolymer.

Abstract: A transport belt, in particular for machines for the production of web material such as paper or paperboard, which on a web material contact side (18) includes at least two material layers (20, 22, 24) of different material arranged one above the other, wherein prior to starting up for the first time the transport belt (10) is subjected on its web material contact side (18), at least in some regions, to a material-removing process such that the transport belt (10) has on its web material contact side (18) a web material contact surface (26) provided by various material layers (20, 22, 24).

Abstract: According to a first aspect, a first conveyor system is provided that is adapted to deliver substrate carriers within a semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The first conveyor system includes a ribbon that forms a closed loop along at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The ribbon is adapted to (1) be flexible in a horizontal plane and rigid in a vertical plane; and (2) transport a plurality of substrate carriers within at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. Numerous other aspects are provided, as are systems, methods and computer program products in accordance with these and other aspects.

Abstract: A conveyor belt construction is disclosed comprising at least two layers of carded nonwoven material that are needled together to form the carcass. A first layer of nonwoven material is carded so that a substantial portion of the staple fibers are oriented in a first direction. The second layer of nonwoven material is carded so that a substantial portion of the staple fibers are oriented in a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The two layers of material are then layered on each other and needled together to form a dual layer belt carcass. The carcass is then impregnated with an elastomer such as polyvinyl chloride. The strength of the belt in the longitudinal and transverse directions may be adjusted by adjusting the weight ratio of the nonwoven layers. A method for manufacturing the multi-layer nonwoven belt is also disclosed.

Abstract: The woven conveyor belt, particularly in a plain weave, for the heat treatment of products, particularly textile threads, in the vapor phase, comprises warp threads exclusively made of para-aramid or para-aramid copolymer, preferably of a copoly-(paraphenylene/3,4?-oxydiphenylene terephthalamide). Preferably, the warp threads and the weft threads are made exclusively of para-aramid or para-aramid copolymer.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, a first conveyor system is provided that is adapted to deliver substrate carriers within a semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The first conveyor system includes a ribbon that forms a closed loop along at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The ribbon is adapted to (1) be flexible in a horizontal plane and rigid in a vertical plane; and (2) transport a plurality of substrate carriers within at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. Numerous other aspects are provided, as are systems, methods and computer program products in accordance with these and other aspects.

Abstract: The invention relates to conveyor belts, which have a laminate consisting of: i) a textile ply (1) with a first ply surface (11) and with a second ply surface (12); ii) a first synthetic material ply (2), which adheres to the first ply surface (11), is made of a thermoplastic material having a creep resistance vk of no greater than 0.005 at 30° C., and which contains at least 70% by weight of a thermoplastic having a creep resistance vk of no greater than 0.005 at 30° C.; and iii) a second synthetic material ply (3), which adheres to the second ply surface (12), is made of a thermoplastic material having a creep resistance vk of no greater than 0.005 at 30° C., and which contains at least 70% by weight of a thermoplastic having a creep resistance vk of no greater than 0.005 at 30° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic endless belt (100, 150) has a smooth outer surface (105) substantially free of discontinuities and an inner surface (108) with a plurality of teeth (108) at a given belt pitch (112). The teeth (108) are adapted to engage a sprocket (102, 152) with circumferentially spaced sheaves (104, 154) at a sprocket pitch (116) greater than the belt pitch (112). The belt (100, 150) is slightly stretchable so that the sprocket (102, 152) can drive the endless belt (100, 150) when engaging the teeth (108) within a range of load on the belt (100, 150). The belt (100, 150) is preferred for use in conveyors in food processing industries where the smooth outer surface (105) can transport food items and is easier to clean and keep free of impurities.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, a first conveyor system is provided that is adapted to deliver substrate carriers within a semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The first conveyor system includes a ribbon that forms a closed loop along at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. The ribbon is adapted to (1) be flexible in a horizontal plane and rigid in a vertical plane; and (2) transport a plurality of substrate carriers within at least a portion of the semiconductor device manufacturing facility. Numerous other aspects are provided, as are systems, methods and computer program products in accordance with these and other aspects.

Abstract: A method of vulcanizing an object formed of unvulcanized rubber, in which the unvulcanized-rubber formed object is vulcanized by pressing and heating by mold means, comprises disposing a fiber sheet member on a surface of the unvulcanized-rubber formed object and vulcanizing the unvulcanized-rubber formed object by the mold means.

Abstract: A belt conveyor includes a strut adapted to be connected to at least two parallel arranged drive elements. At least one belt is positioned on the cross strut between the two drive elements. A detachable connecting mechanism detachably connects the belt to the cross strut.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a pad, a belt, or other polishing surface for use in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) system is provided. The method includes providing a supporting mesh, a first polymeric material over the supporting mesh and a second material such that the mesh is encased between the first polymeric material and the second material. The first polymeric material, the supporting mesh, and the second material are then bonded together.

Abstract: A processing belt for use in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), and methods for making the same, is provided. Embodiments of the processing belt include a mesh belt, and a polymeric material encasing the mesh belt to define the processing belt. The processing belt is fabricated so that the mesh belt forms a continuous loop within the polymeric material, and the mesh belt is constructed as a grid of intersecting members. The intersecting members are joined at fixed joints to form a rigid support structure for the processing belt.

Abstract: A monolithic conveyor belt structure comprising an elongate, substantially planar base belt having a pair of integrally formed, flexible, fabric reinforced, longitudinal sidewalls protruding from its top face. The integral construction prevents delamination of the sidewalls from the base belt, and the fabric reinforcement in the sidewalls strengthens the sidewalls against deterioration due to repeated flexure of the belt, and due to contact with pulleys, turn disks, sliding surfaces, etc. The belt may include cleats between the sidewalls, such as transverse paddles or upstanding nubs, to assist in conveying material on very steep inclines.

Abstract: Conveyer belts (10) are deflected many times along a conveying path of the objects to be conveyed. It has been shown that unpleasant squeaking noises are generated in the region of this deflection between the guide means (12) of the conveyer belt (10) and guide rollers or guide drums. The invention is based on the knowledge that the squeaking noises are caused by the relatively high friction value of the material of the conveyer belt (10). The design according to the invention therefore proposes that at least the outer side of the guide means (12) of the conveyer belt (10) is provided with a coating (26) made from a material with a lower frictional value. As a result, it has been shown that undesirable squeaking noices can be effectively avoided.

Abstract: In the present invention, a media conveyor belt (1) presents an arrangement that will allow the publishing of all kinds of messages, thus maximizing its utilization. This media conveyor belt has a purpose to allow the display of every kind of message and information on its external surface, innovating not only its arrangement but also in its utilization. The media conveyor belt (1) is characterized by presenting, in its upper surface (2), the application of messages (3).

Abstract: A belt used in conjunction with at least one pulley, said belt capable of cooperating with an oppositely facing endless belt to contact and convey articles, said belt comprising: a first layer comprising a first flexible material, extending longitudinally of the belt and comprising a driving surface of said belt; a second layer comprising a second flexible material, spaced from and generally parallel to said first layer and possessing a first surface, and a second surface disposed opposite said first surface and defining an article conveying surface of said belt; a tensile section of high modulus material disposed between said first and second layers, wherein at least one of the first and second flexible materials comprises a polychloroprene and ethylene alpha olefin elastomer blend composition. The belt exhibits improved conveying properties, including long-term frictional properties and hardness characteristics, particularly suitable for utilization as a topping layer in bowling-pin conveying applications.

Abstract: This invention provides a belt for bending a glass sheet without surface defects caused by roller marks, belt junctions or belt deformations. A strip of heat-resistant member is joined together while the ends of the heat-resistant member are arranged so that they are not exposed at the surface defined by an endless track for bending the glass sheet. Alternatively, fitting portions are arranged along the endless track, and the glass sheets are bent while these fitting portions prevent a deformation of the belt. Bent glass sheets can be manufactured efficiently and without surface defects by bending the sheets while conveying them with such a belt.

Abstract: A continuous single-ply endless belt made of a woven material and coated with a non-stick material. The continuous single-ply endless belt has a uniform thickness in a peripheral direction. The woven material of the endless belt is made of a plurality of warp fibers and fill fibers of at least one of a fiberglass material, an aramid material, a lightweight fire-resistant nylon fiber material and a new high temperature fiber. The non-stick material coats at least a portion of the fibers positioned at or near an outer periphery of the woven material and mechanically attaches to the fibers of the woven material.

Abstract: A belt conveyor comprises a frame wherein at least two support rolls for supporting a laterally curved endless conveyor belt are disposed. The laterally curved endless conveyor belt carries on at least one of its surfaces a guiding bead disposed at or adjacent the outer peripheral edge thereof. Furthermore the belt conveyor comprises one or more bearing rolls for bearing the guiding bead. The guiding bead is a coextruded layered bead comprising a base layer of a base layer material which is fastened to the conveyor belt and a top layer of a top layer material which is flexible and wear resistant. Preferably the base layer is thermoplastically bonded to a top cover of the conveyor belt. If necessary the base layer is melted into a supporting bottom fabric of the conveyor belt. The top layer material comprises preferably a thermoplastic rubber or copolymer.

Abstract: A resin-coated endless belt for a long nip press has a base which is a polymeric film structure in the form of an endless loop with an inner surface, an outer surface, a transverse direction and a longitudinal direction. The polymeric film structure has a plurality of perforations which may be aligned in one or both of these directions. The polymeric film structure is stretched in the presence of heat to orient the molecular chains in the unperforated intervals between the perforations to provide the structure with tenacity and resistance to further stretching. At least the inner surface of the base (polymeric film structure) is coated with a polymeric resin material, such as polyurethane. The polymeric resin material coats the base and upon curing, forms a mechanical interlock therewith by virtue of the perforations, and renders it impermeable to oil and water.

Abstract: There is provided an endless belt for use in the production of a web of fibrous material. The belt has first and second sides. The first side is substantially open and the second side is substantially closed. The belt has a water storage capacity of at least 5 l/m2. The belt also has a mean flexural rigidity for a circumferential direction and direction cross-wise of the belt, based on a width of 1 meter each, each of which is no greater than approximately 10 Nm2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a seamless apertured belt comprising the steps of: (a) providing a strip of material having two opposing ends and having a length at least equal to a finished belt length; (b) providing an aperture pattern having a length substantially equal to the finished belt length, the pattern including a plurality of two-dimensional geometrical shapes, the pattern having opposing end edges which can be tiled together; (c) removing a pre-determined portion of each end of the pattern and joining the pre-determined portions to one another along the opposing end edges to form a re-etch pattern; (d) forming apertures in the strip corresponding to the two-dimensional geometrical shapes in the pattern, the strip remaining free of apertures in regions near each end comprising fusion zones; (e) fusing the ends of the strip to one another such that the fusion zones form a common fusion zone; and (f) forming apertures in the common fusion zone corresponding to the re-etch pattern.

Abstract: A chip component conveyor belt of the present invention comprises an endless timing belt having a plurality of teeth at predetermined intervals on its back surface. Wherein a height of the teeth is made uniform by polishing or grinding the tip of each tooth. Thus, there arises no variation of surface height of the endless timing belt even when any tooth of the endless timing belt meshes a timing pulley, or even when the endless timing belt is supported by a belt guide member.

Abstract: Glass sheets are bent in stages into the final shape in a horizontal position in two successive bending stations. The glass sheets heated to bending temperature are laid on a fabric carrier arranged resiliently on a rigid support frame. The glass sheets are conveyed stepwise with the fabric carrier and the support frame through the bending system, and are bent together with the fabric carrier which adapts to the shape of the glass sheets.

Abstract: Germicidal composition for incorporation into polymeric materials molded to form germicidally protected conveyor components used for food handling. Germicidally protected conveyor components are also provided.

Abstract: In a food conveying resin belt in which its conveying face is formed with a resin layer, an antibacterial and antifungal agent composition containing bis-(2-pyridylthio-1-oxido)-zinc as its active ingredient is included in the resin layer. High antibacterial and antifungal effects can be obtained by bis-(2-pyridylthio-1-oxido)-zinc.

Abstract: The present invention is a high speed cutting belt for cutting aggregate and non-aggregate, natural stone and composite building materials with steel or non-steel reinforced materials. The cutting belt comprises a tensile member base, a plurality of cutting segments welded to metal carriers and crimped to the tensile member base, and molded in urethane to form a continuous, flexible belt, said belt having less than 90.degree. "V" shaped inner bottom side surfaces and a flat, outer top and inner bottom surface.

Abstract: A conveyor belt and a method of manufacturing are provided. The conveyor belt includes a flat belt, having a topside, a pulley side, a first outer edge and a second outer edge. The conveyor belt further includes a timing belt with timing teeth extending from the pulley side. The conveyor belt is used in a conveyor belt system including a drive roller having a gear portion shaped complementary to the timing teeth of the flat belt. The drive roller is arranged to engage with the pulley side of the flat belt. The conveyor belt system further includes a tail roller which also includes a gear portion shaped complementary to the timing teeth of the flat belt and arranged to engage with the pulley side of the flat belt.

Abstract: A double-scrim belting (10) is described having a first woven scrim (12) and a spaced apart and substantially parallel second woven scrim (14) connected by staple fibers (16) consolidated together through entanglement and integrated with the scrims through entanglement, both entanglements being of the kind typically produced by needling. If desired, a non-woven web of staple fibers is needled to the outer surfaces of the scrims and the thusly formed belting is completely encapsulated in a matrix of elastomeric material (36). To further strengthen the connection between the scrims (12, 14), the scrims are additionally joined together by binder members (42) which extend in a direction of the thickness of the belting. If the belting is intended to be used to convey food grade products, preferably an antibacterial agent is incorporated into the elastomeric material to inhibit bacterial growth.

Abstract: A tobacco conveyor belt having a regular nonwoven mesh structure. The belt may incorporate an ultra-violet sensative material.

Abstract: A belt for conveying articles, which belt has a body having a surface against which articles are placed to be frictionally held and thereby conveyed as the belt is advanced in operation. The belt body surface is defined by rubber and a porous filler in the rubber. The porous filler is present in the rubber in an amount of at least 5 parts by weight of porous filler per 100 parts by weight of rubber.

Abstract: A high speed, normally closed tubular belt conveyor system operable over long distances and through relatively short radius horizontal and vertical turns, is described. The belt conveyor is prestressed at fabrication to provide a normally closed tubular configuration. Profiled end pulleys are provided which open the belt for loading and unloading with minimum strain and distortion. A distributive drive system provides reduced longitudinal tensile stresses in the belt and facilitates high speed operation. A feeder-accelerator system loads granular-type material into the tubular belt at a rate and velocity which are conformed to the capacity and velocity of the belt.

Abstract: A belt for use on a long nip press for dewatering a fibrous web includes a base assembled by spirally winding a prepared structure strip in a plurality of non-overlapping turns. Successive turns are abutted against and joined to those previously wound by sewing or otherwise bonding along the continuous spiral seam thus formed. The prepared structure strip may be a fabric strip woven from lengthwise and crosswise yarns, which may be monofilament yarns of a synthetic polymeric resin. The fabric strip may be of either a single- or multi-layer weave. At least one side of the base, namely, that side which will be on the inside of the belt in its endless loop form, and which slides over the arcuate pressure shoe component of the long nip press during its operation, is coated with a polymeric resin, such as polyurethane, to render it impervious to liquids, and especially to the oil used to lubricate the surface of the arcuate pressure shoe.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a conveyor belt comprising an outer polyamide layer and an inner layer of a thermoplastic block polymer, intended to be used in particular in the food or agri-foodstuff industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an open web (10) suitable for use in conveying and separating bodies such as root crops and stone sand clods. The web (10) comprises at least two elongate belts (11) extending parallel to each other in substantially spaced apart relation, and a plurality of rods (12) mounted in parallel spaced apart relation across the belts (11) with connecting portions (13) of the rods (12) secured to the belts (11). The connecting portions (13) are substantially embedded within the body of the belts (11) and secured thereto by bonding the belts (11) to the connecting portions (13).

Abstract: An apparatus and technique to guide a fabric conveyor belt by alignment of the fabric weaves with a mating fabric on a vacuum platen is described. The technique functions in a manner similar to an edge guide, however the correcting forces are applied over the surface of the belt as opposed to the edge of the belt. Robust tracking can be achieved and the need for frequent adjustments of the conveyor rollers by the user is eliminated.

Abstract: A horizontally extending guide rail has an upwardly open slot and a mining machine is displaceable longitudinally along the guide rail and has a drive wheel with teeth engageable into the slot. A drive chain rides in the slot and has horizontal links and vertical links alternating with the horizontal links and each formed with a horizontal lower shank having ends, a horizontal upper shank having ends above the ends of the respective lower shank and forming an upwardly open pocket dimensioned to receive a tooth of the drive wheel, and a pair of horizontally spaced and vertically extending bights connecting the ends of the upper shank to the ends of the respective lower shank. The bights pass through the horizontal links flanking the respective vertical link.

Abstract: An endless impervious, oil, abrasion, and crush resistant belt for use with papermaking machinery such as presses, especially of the extended nip type for the mechanical removal of water from a web of paper including a urethane coating impregnating woven base providing a structure which is impregnated and impervious to oil, water, and air. The impregnated surface of the belt is made smooth and uniform in thickness through a grinding and polishing operation to act as a hydraulic bearing surface.

Abstract: An endless impervious, oil, abrasion, and crush resistant belt for use with papermaking machinery such as presses, especially of the extended nip type for the mechanical removal of water from a web of paper including a urethane coating impregnating a portion of a woven base providing multiple layers of base void of urethane and the portion impregnated impervious to oil, water, and air. The impregnated surface of the belt is made smooth and uniform in thickness through a grinding and polishing operation to act as a hydraulic bearing surface. The portion of the base void of urethane is capable of receiving and carrying water essential in the papermaking process.

Abstract: A device and method for automated, mechanical harvesting of plants having differing heights and stem lengths, wherein a stem portion of the plant must be severed at a uniform, predetermined length from the top of the plant.

Abstract: A conveyor belt for underground mining that is reinforced by reinforcement layers and is equipped with wear-resistant cover layers made from an elastomeric material is provided. The elastomeric cover layers are comprised of a halogen-free rubber mixture, a main component of which is ethylene vinyl acetate rubber (EVM), and aluminum hydroxide as a fire-proofing agent. In order to achieve a high fire-resistance while at the same time providing a good processability of the rubber mixture, the rubber mixture contains a small amount of stearyl amine. Thereby a calenderable rubber mixture is obtained which is characterized by a reduced stickiness to the calender rolls.

Abstract: This invention consists of a pintle for use in closing the pin seam of an on-machine-seamed (OMS) press fabric. The pintle takes the form of a braided, knitted, or ply-twisted yarn whose components are monofilaments of various and/or varying diameter. It has an essentially circular cross section for ease of installation, but will flatten in use to an oblate shape closely conforming to that of the void shape formed by the loops at the end of the press fabric and leaving little or no gap when the seam is closed and under tension. Its porous structure allows the passage of water. In this way, the completed seam will more closely resemble the main body of the press fabric.

Abstract: A single ply polyester fabric of straight warp construction having at least 200 ends per inch of 1000 denier multifilament yarn in the warp direction and at least 18 picks per inch of 0.4 mm, monofilament yarn in the weft direction with a warp crimp of less than 2%. Preferably, the polyester fabric is impregnated with a nitrile and polyvinylchloride latex and has a polyurethane coating on one surface thereof. The single ply polyester fabric is particularly suitable for use as a belt in an automatic truck loading and unloading system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high speed asynchronous fruit sorter, particularly suitable for pit scanning of cherries in order to segregate cherries containing pits from pitted cherries.