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 method and device for producing a groove near an intended edge part of a conveyor belt, which groove is intended to be filled with a filler having sealing properties, in which the groove is formed by removing conveyor belt material from one of the surfaces of the conveyor belt and in which, during the step of removing conveyor belt material, the conveyor belt is bent at the position of the groove to be formed near the intended edge part, and also to a conveyor belt in which a groove is produced in this manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor belt (1) provided with a bearing side (2) and a backing side (3) made of an elastomer material, and a reinforcement carrier (4) embedded therein, wherein the backing side (3) is reinforced with ball-shaped elements (5).

Abstract: A conveying belt suitable for powerturn conveying applications. The conveying belt has a mult-layer structure with layers of parallel laid yarns disposed in various angles relative to the machine direction. The parallel yarns are stitchbonded to a multiply interwoven scrim to form a subassembly. A batt of staple fibers is needled to the scrim and the batt and subassembly are encapsulated by a polymer.

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

Abstract: An endless belt for an object inspection system is described and which includes a flexible foundation layer; and a substantially transparent layer juxtaposed upon the flexible foundation layer, and which supports an object to be inspected, and which reflects and refracts a source of electromagnetic radiation so as to irradiate the object to be inspected.

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: A conveying belt suitable for powerturn conveying applications. The conveying belt has a mult-layer structure with layers of parallel laid yarns disposed in various angles relative to the machine direction. The parallel yarns are stitchbonded to a multiply interwoven scrim to form a subassembly. A batt of staple fibers is needled to the scrim and the batt and subassembly are encapsulated by a polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor belt (1) provided with a bearing side (2) and a backing side (3) made of an elastomer material, in addition to an embedded reinforcement carrier (4), wherein the bearing side (2) is reinforced with ball-type elements (5).

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 method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of syndiotactic polybutadiene.

Abstract: A prestressed tubular belt has variable prestressing forces located along its width to provide control overt the shape of the belt, while at the same time providing the proper forces in order to maintain the integrity of the belt shape. Various methods and systems are utilized in the manufacturing of such a tubular belt. One such methods involves stretching and affixing one portion of a belt layer to a non-stretched layer in a stepwise manner. Another system and appertaining method involves utilizing anchor strips affixed to a layer of the belt and then stretching the belt in a stepwise manner using ribs on a tool that mate with the anchor strips to hold the layer in varying degrees of tension prior to affixing a second layer to it. Other mechanisms for applying variable prestressing forces are also considered.

Abstract: A forming device applied to a cigarette manufacturing machine causes a garniture tape 10 to travel through a wrapping section 8, and meanwhile wraps a shredded tobacco layer T in wrapping paper P to form continuously a cigarette rod R. The tape 10 is guided to travel by a forming guide 18 in the wrapping section 8, and is simultaneously bent to have a cross section of an arc that is downward convex. On the other hand, the travel of the tape 10 is guided by a pair of guide rollers 24 in upstream and downstream sides of the wrapping section 8, and the tape 10 is bent to have a cross section of an arc that is upward convex by guide surfaces of the rollers 24. Thus, difference of travel length, that is generated between both side edges and the central part of the tape 10 in the wrapping section 8, is offset by the guide rollers 24.

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: A shoe press belt comprises a shoe side layer, a base body on the external circumference of the shoe side layer, and a wet paper web side layer formed on the external surface of the base body. The shoe side layer is formed on mandrel having a polished surface, and the base body comprises a lattice material made by joining crossing points of warp and weft yarns, and a wound layer made by winding a thread in a helix. The lattice material, made by joining the crossing points of the warp and weft yarns as a component of the base body, has smaller undulations than those of a woven material.

Abstract: A conveying device has a support frame and a conveying member with at least two driven conveying belts that circulate in parallel to one another and with a conveying fabric having at least one support surface and being arranged between the at least two conveying belts. The at least two conveying belts have inner sides facing one another; the inner sides have recesses. The conveying fabric has lateral edges inserted into the recesses. Support parts are attached in an overlapping area or an abutting area where the lateral edges of the conveying fabric and the at least two conveying belts overlap or abut one another. The support parts project upwardly past a plane of the support surface.

Abstract: A stretchable conveyor belt having a plurality of first cuts which extend in a widthwise direction of the belt, which extend from one of opposite surfaces of the belt toward the other surface thereof and do not reach said other surface, and which are provided at a regular interval of distance in a lengthwise direction of the belt, and/or a plurality of second cuts which extend in the widthwise direction of the belt, which extend from said other surface of the belt toward said one surface thereof and do not reach said one surface, and which are provided at a regular interval of distance in the lengthwise direction of the belt, the first cuts and/or the second cuts providing a stretchability of the belt.

Abstract: A prestressed tubular belt has variable prestressing forces located along its width to provide control over the shape of the belt, while at the same time providing the proper forces in order to maintain the integrity of the belt shape. Various methods and systems are utilized in the manufacturing of such a tubular belt. One such method involves stretching and affixing one portion of a belt layer to a non-stretched layer in a stepwise manner. Another system and appertaining method involves utilizing anchor strips affixed to a layer of the belt and then stretching the belt in a stepwise manner using ribs on a tool that mate with the anchor strips to hold the layer in varying degrees of tension prior to affixing a second layer to it. Other mechanisms for applying variable prestressing forces are also considered.

Abstract: A belt for conveying elements in provided wherein the belt comprises a compressible layer attached to the top surface of the belt. Preferably the compressible layer is resiliently deformable to cushion the impact of items on the belt. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the compressible element to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt.

Abstract: A conveyor belt has a traction layer (3) in the form of a woven textile that is provided with a polymer surface coating. The surface coating is formed of a base layer (2) and a functional surface layer (1). The functional surface layer (1) has an antimicrobial additive and is substantially thinner than the base layer (2). The division of the surface coating into a base layer (2) and a functional surface layer (1) allows a effectiveness against microorganisms in the area of the conveying zone. This can be achieved by using either a lower amount of antimicrobial additive in the functional surface layer (1), being a less expensive process, and achieving just as high a concentration of antimicrobial additive. This can also be achieved by using the same amount of additive resulting in a substantially higher concentration and thus a higher effectiveness against microorganisms.

Abstract: A conveyor belt (2) includes a reinforcement (4) built up of at least one reinforcement layer (4a, . . . ) which includes fabric or cord and cover plates (8a, 8b) can be arranged on the carrier side and/or running side with the cover plates being made of elastomer or a rubber mixture. In order to prevent baking-on and dirtying during transport of the different goods, especially mass goods, the conveyor belt (2) is provided with a practice-proven durable and permanent anti-adhering surface. A plastic coating (10) is applied to the conveyor belt (2) on the carrier side and is an anti-adhering coating. The plastic coating (10) preferably is made of ultra high molecular polyethylene. The polyethylene foil (10) can be vulcanized to the carrier side cover plate (8a) or, in lieu of the carrier side cover plate (8a), the polyethylene foil can be vulcanized directly to the reinforcement (4) comprising at least one rubberized reinforcement layer (4a, . . . ).

Abstract: A belt conveyor having a first belt core, a reinforcing band on a lower surface of the first belt core, a second belt core on a lower surface of the reinforcing band so that the reinforcing band is arranged between the first belt core and the second belt core, and a rubber casing that surrounds the belt cores with the reinforcing band therebetween. The reinforcing band includes a plurality of wefts made of a rigid cord. The wefts are spaced from one another and extend transversely to a length of the belt so as to be substantially straight. The reinforcing band further has a plurality of warps each respectively woven with the plurality of wefts so as to form a mechanical woven structure. Each of the warps is tied together with each of the wefts by at least one respective knot in the warps at each of the wefts.

Abstract: An elevator drive belt, while applying a friction force thereto, drives an elevator rope which links an elevator cage and a counterweight together. A rubber hardness of the belt ranges from about 50 to 90 degrees of JIS-A hardness so as to suppress creep slip due to a shearing strain while the elevator is in operation. Even if the elevator cage and the counterweight are reduced in weight and the friction force to be applied to the elevator rope decreases due to the weight reduction, a friction force onto the elevator rope from the elevator drive belt compensates and guarantees a drive force of the elevator.

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: Method and apparatus for dynamic tracking of a belt as it is built on two rotatable drums separated by a center-to-center distance, especially during the cording process. In one embodiment, both edges of a belt component are temporarily equipped with corded edge binding which is engaged in a gap formed between upper and lower tracking wheels to provide proper alignment of the belt during the cording process and subsequent building steps. In a first tracking assembly, one pair of tracking wheels operates to constrain and align one edge of the belt and another pair, transversely spaced from the first pair, operates to constrain and align the second edge of the belt in the upper span of the belt immediately prior to the belt being positioned on a first drum. In each wheel pair, the axes are biased toward one another and slightly biased in the direction of travel of the belt.

Abstract: A durable reinforcing band for conveyer belts wherein a reinforcing band (3) is formed by interweaving a number of hard cords (6) facing a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and longitudinally spaced at predetermined intervals with a number of longitudinally directed warp yarns (7) in such a manner as to prevent longitudinal shift, the reinforcing band (3) being disposed on the upper or lower surface of a core (2) composed of canvas or the like and being then surrounded by rubber (5), thereby forming a belt (1), and wherein the transverse stiffness and shape retainability of the belt can be enhanced by arranging the hard cords in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the belt, and moreover, the hard cords are prevented from shifting longitudinally of the belt; and a conveyer belt, particularly pipe conveyer belt, using the same.

Abstract: A deformed conveying belt (20) comprises a resin moulding (22) fixed on a conveying belt (21). The resin moulding (22) comprises a body (22a) being welded, etc. onto the conveying belt (21) and a contacting part (22b) being made of a resin of which hardness is greater than that of the body (22a) and being combined with the surface of the body (22a) to contact an article. When the resin moulding (22) of this deformed conveying belt (20) is subjected to bending forces, as the body (22a) is formed of a resin of low hardness and has high flexibility, the resin moulding (22) will be prevented from being damaged by deformation. When the resin moulding (22b) is formed of a resin of which hardness is higher than that of the body (22a) and has high wear resistance, the resin moulding (22) will be prevented from being damaged by wear.

Abstract: A fault-monitoring system for a large industrial conveyor belt to detect rips or other faults. There are fault-sensing units in the belt, each comprising a conductive loop extending across the belt and a sensing circuit. First and second frequency signals are directed to the fault sensor and the fault-responsive circuit sends a response of a frequency to indicate either a fault condition or a no-fault condition. Thus, the response from the fault sensor is either an “I am here and I am okay” or “I am here, but there is a fault in the belt” signal.

Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a polyoctenamer.

Abstract: A belt suitable in a brownstock washer machine and a method of producing the same are provide. The belt is produced from a high-density multi-layer woven fabric, which is preferably made using an eight-shed weave pattern. The fabric provides high fiber support via a high warp-density/long-warp-float while achieving high drainage/resistance-to-sealing through increased void volume.

Abstract: 1. Conveyor belt (2) having plastic coating (10).

Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a polyoctenamer.

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 belt suitable in a brownstock washer machine and a method of producing the same are provide. The belt is produced from a high-density multi-layer woven fabric, which is preferably made using an eight-shed weave pattern. The fabric provides high fiber support via a high warp-density/long-warp-float while achieving high drainage/resistance-to-sealing through increased void volume.

Abstract: A conveyor belt according to the invention comprises a traction layer (3) in the form of a woven textile that is provided with a polymer surface coating. The surface coating comprises a base layer (2) and a functional surface layer (1). The functional surface layer (1) comprises an antimicrobial additive and is substantially thinner than the base layer (2). The division of the surface coating into a base layer (2) and a functional surface layer (1) allows to achieve in the area of the conveying zone, with a lower amount of of antimicrobial additive and thus in a less expensive way, a just as high concentration, or with the same amount of additive a substantially higher concentration and thus a higher effectiveness against microorganisms.

Abstract: A conveyor belt is formed of an elastic fabric which includes elastic conductive fibers. The elastic conductive fibers are formed by helically winding the conductive fibers around elastic yarn forming the elastic fabric.

Abstract: A method is provided for splicing a conveyor belt having vulcanized rubber with steel strands embedded in the vulcanized rubber, comprising the steps of exposing a plurality of strands at two belt ends, and applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to the exposed strands to form a spliced joint between the two belt ends, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of rubber, and the rubber comprising from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a polyoctenamer.

Abstract: A joint for toothed belt aimed at conveying articles, with the belt including an inner central layer, which defines the belt body, an upper layer, which defines a surface for receiving articles to be conveyed, and a lower layer featuring teeth, includes: first connecting mechanism, attached in an irremovable way to the central layer in the area of the terminal section of a belt first edge to be joined; second connecting mechanism, attached irremovably to the central layer in the area of the terminal section of a belt second edge to be joined. After the first edge had been moved close to the second edge to complete a closed loop formed by the belt, the first connecting mechanism and second connecting mechanism engage with each other and are reciprocally locked in a removable way by locking mechanism, acting crosswise to the belt in the area of the central layer, to join the first edge and second edge.

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 low modulus power transmission belt having a multi-unit cord tensile member. The belt also comprises a low modulus elastomeric body. A multi-unit cord tensile member configuration is plied into the elastomeric body, the tensile cord members having an included angle in the range of 120° to 180° between each ply. The belt having an elastic modulus of less than 1,500 N/mm and having an elongation of approximately 6.8% over a load range of approximately 0-350 newtons.

Abstract: A durable reinforcing band for conveyer belts, wherein a reinforcing band (3) is formed by interweaving a number of hard cords (6) facing a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and longitudinally spaced at predetermined intervals with a number of longitudinally directed warp yarns (7) in such a manner as to prevent longitudinal shift, the reinforcing band (3) being disposed on the upper or lower surface of a core (2) composed of canvas or the like and being then surrounded by rubber (5), thereby forming a belt (1), and wherein the transverse stiffness and shape retainability of the belt can be enhanced by arranging the hard cords in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the belt, and moreover, the hard cords are prevented from shifting longitudinally of the belt; and a conveyer belt, particularly pipe conveyer belt, using the same.

Abstract: One of the junction devices for a conveyor belt comprises three parts, namely an upper part (2), a lower part (3) and an intermediate part (4). Inserts (6′) and (7′) are used to assemble parts (2) and (3) using screws (5). Inserts (6) and (7) are used to assemble the junction device on the ends of a conveyor belt.

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: A feed belt containing high hardness particles in an elastic material, the high hardness particles capable of being projected from a feed surface by elasticity of the elastic material when a member to be fed is fed, and the projecting amount being varied according to the shape or hardness of the member to be fed. 10 to 70 weight % of high hardness particles having a particle diameter of 3 to 300 &mgr;m are contained in an elastic material having a hardness corresponding to rubber hardness 15 to 90.

Abstract: A seamed flexible belt having a substrate, a seam having interlocking seam members, and an optional overcoat, wherein the interlocking seam members are held together by an adhesive having a resistive, hot-melt processible, thermosetting resin and carbon filler, for use in electrostatographic, contact electrostatic, digital and other like machines.

Abstract: A flexible endless conveyor belt with fold-over capacity contains support cables longitudinally oriented and internally disposed to the belt. The support cables are distributed throughout the medial portion and the flaps of the belt. In one embodiment of the invention, the hinged areas intermediate the flaps and the medial portion further contain fold cables of a significantly smaller cross-section than those contained in the medial portion and the flaps. In a second embodiment of the invention the hinged areas do not contain fold cables. The first and second embodiments can additionally include transverse cables oriented transversely to the support cables, thus providing third and fourth embodiments of the present invention. The four embodiments can additionally contain grooves in the hinged areas or can contain no grooves, thus providing four additional embodiments.

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 conveyor belt is mountable to a supporting frame. The belt is actuable in a first longitudinal direction for endless rotation of the belt relative to the frame. The belt includes a resilient endless core, and, mounted on the core, a contiguous endless outer surface and an opposite contiguous endless inner surface, where the outer and inner surfaces are disposed oppositely on the core. Generally laterally extending grooves are formed in the outer surface in a longitudinally spaced array along the belt.

Abstract: The invention relates to belt (1) for a conveyor. The inventive belt is made of rubber or a plastic similar to rubber and is provided with incorporated traction carriers (2) in the form of cables or cords that are made of steel. The inventive conveyor belt comprises, in relation to its total width (B), a center part (A) and two side parts (A′). The invention is characterized in that the center part (A) is interchangeable as a result of a joint (4) between both side parts (1′). Various embodiments of said joint (1) are described.