Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a tube having locking apparatus at one end that is inserted into a hinge joint in a first direction. A lead wire is inserted into the tube in the opposite direction and locked in place within the tube. Then the tube is withdrawn from the joint with the lead wire still attached. The apparatus also includes a web shaped bib member having at least one opening therein for gripping by a human hand to assist in positioning the belt. The method of the invention has application to a method of securing the first end of a conveyor belt with respect to the second end of the conveyor belt wherein the first end and second end each include part of a hinged joint that includes a plurality of cylindrical section shaped members.

Abstract: A unique connecting pin is provided for splicing or lacing up conveyor belt egments. The connecting pin has multiple core pieces of defined lengths, aligned within the interior of a casing element. The casing element is constructed from a relatively soft material, which can give during operations, and the core pieces are aligned in such a way, that they extend through more than two coupling eyelets.

Abstract: A tug-resistant unit in which the first and second relatively inextensible members overlap one another. A shear-thickening composition having dilatant flow characteristics is disposed between the first and the second inextensible members. The composition provides a variable resistance to linear movement of the second inextensible member relative to the first inextensible member as a function of the shear forces exerted upon the dilatant fluid. The inextensible members may be enclosed within an extensible enclosure to form an elastic strap. Alternatively, one inextensible member may form a portion of the enclosure while the second inextensible member is disposed within the strap so as to overlap the first inextensible portion of the enclosure. The strap provides low resistance to slowly-varying tensile forces and high resistance to rapidly-changing tensile forces, thereby moderating the velocity of relative motion between the ends.

Abstract: A temporary seaming bridge (62) for connecting two belt ends (26,27) during seaming comprises a bridge portion (63) with a plurality of pegs (34,35) provided at each end. The pegs (34,35) are complementary with apertures (28,29) provided in the belt ends (26,27) such that the pegs (34) at one end of the bridge engage the apertures (28) in one belt end (26) and the pegs (35) of the other end of the bridge engage the apertures (29) in the other belt end (27).

Abstract: An improved spliced conveyor belt and the method of making it to provide improved impact resistance which comprises laying abutted panels of covering material which contain weft reinforcing strands at a bias angle over the area of the splice so that the reinforcing strands are continuous across the full width of the belt throughout the area of the splice.

Abstract: A device for endlessly connecting ends of a steel cable conveyor belt provides a pull-resistant coupling of the oppositely arranged end portions of the steel cables of the conveyor belt whereby the free ends of the individual steel cables are provided with enlargements. The device with which an endless mounting may be realized in a short period of time with simple technical tools at the site, has two abutment pieces with bores. The end portions of the steel cables of each end of the conveyor belt are guided through the bores of the abutment pieces, whereby the free ends of the end portions which protrude from the bores are provided with an enlargement that is greater than the diameter of the bore. The two abutment pieces are connected to one another by separate steel cable sections in a pull-resistant manner. In the middle between the abutment pieces and between the steel cable sections, at least one intermediate piece is inserted before resuming operation of the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A garage door operator for moving a garage door between open and closed posiitons includes a head unit for being held by a support structure positioned remote from the door with the head unit having a motor and a drive wheel with spaced teeth on its periphery for being driven by the motor. The operator also includes an elongate rail having a first end which is held by a support structure disposed adjacent and above the door with the rail including a pulley located adjacent the first end. The rail also includes a second end for being held adjacent to and in alignment with the drive wheel. The operator also includes a drive belt assembly for training about the drive wheel and the pulley and for being supported by the rail. The belt assembly includes a length of a plastic belt with teeth on one surface thereof matching the teeth on the drive wheel.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for joining the ends of a bank-shaped elongate element. Alignment strips (3) are thereby fastened in the vicinity of the ends (1,2) of the elongate element, both alignment strips being formed by a sheet-like part (4) one edge of which is provided with a U-shaped element (5). In order to provide a firm joint, the alignment strips are positioned side by side so that the outer surfaces of the bottoms of the U-shaped elements (5) are in alignment. The alignment strips (3) so positioned are interlocked by means of a locking strip (7) to be passed in place from a side of the band-shaped elongate element in the longitudinal direction of the alignment strips (3) so as to be engaged with the U-shaped elements (5).

Abstract: A device is for connecting the ends of a toothed belt having a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing cords. The device includes a connecting element having at least two interconnected lock parts. Each of the interconnected lock parts has a plurality of holes for respectively receiving an end of one of the reinforcing cords therein. Each of the ends of the reinforcing cords is connected with the lock parts by being force-locked within the hole.

Abstract: A garage door operator includes a head unit held by a supporting structure remote from the garage door. A rail has a first end held by a supporting structure adjacent the door and a second end fixed adjacent to and in alignment with a toothed drive wheel carried by the head unit. The garage door operator further includes an endless drive belt assembly trained about the drive wheel and a pulley held by the rail adjacent the garage door. The belt assembly includes a length of a plastic belt having teeth on one surface thereof matching the teeth on the drive wheel. The belt assembly further includes a trolley for connection to the garage door and a connector for joining one end of the plastic belt to one end of the trolley. The plastic belt has a lower surface to which the belt teeth extend, and the drive wheel has an upper surface to which the wheel teeth extend.

Abstract: A fastening device for splicing belts which include reinforcement elements fashioned of a synthetic textile or metal cord. The fastening device includes two lateral plates provided, in lower areas thereof, with retainer irons, and two intermediate plates which are provided, at an upper portion thereof, with an end zone of a rounded shape. The lower part of the intermediate plates is fashioned into an arc of a circle and provided with a stop which, when the belt is in use, will contact the retainer irons. A central plate is also provided which includes, at a base thereof a zone having a curvilinear triangular cross-sectional configuration, with the two lateral plates, two intermediate plates, and central plates and the belt being held by transversely extending bolts and, with the device acting as a cord clamp.

Abstract: In order to achieve the ability to negotiate curves, the toothed-belt-like conveyor belt is formed in the plane of the conveyor belt by plates, which consist of a rigid, hard plastic, are at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction of the belt and have a driving cog molded to their underside. Along the center line of the belt, the plates are connected together by a narrow rib, which is molded to the underside of the plates, is continuous in the longitudinal direction of the belt, stands out from the underside of the plates, consists of a soft, rubberlike, elastically deformable plastic, and contains an embedded tensional reinforcement.

Abstract: A hinge pin construction for connecting the free ends of a conveyor belt. The hinge pin includes a plurality of bushings arranged end to end and having aligned bores through each. A cable extends through the bores and is connected at opposite ends to a termination bushing. The bushings are free to rotate relative to the cable. This construction extends through aligned eyes in a mechanical splice connected to each of the free ends of the conveyor belt. A hinge pin tool is provided to assemble and disassemble the hinge pin.

Abstract: The use of a spiral seam construction to join together the ends of a flat woven papermaker's felt having flat monofilament lengthwise yarns of a synthetic, polymeric resin improves the resistance of the seam to flex fatigue.

Abstract: A belt fastener of non-metallic composition for use, in particular, with conveyor belts used in conjunction with metal detectors, the belt fastener including one or more top plates having bolt receiving apertures; one or more bottom plates with bolt receiving apertures in registry with the bolt receiving apertures of the top plates and bolts adapted for insertion through said apertures and through openings of a belt located between the plates to hold the fastener in place to fasten two ends of a flexible belt together. Annular flanges, about the periphery of the bolt receiving apertures, downwardly depending from the top plates and upwardly extending from the bottom plates, prevent contact between the belt and bolts while providing lateral support for the bolts. The plates and bolts are preferably manufactured of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: A clipper seam for use with a pintle or lacing unit to join adjacent ends of a papermakers belt or the like. The clipper seam comprises two seam webbings, each of which is woven as a one-piece unit to form a pocket for receiving one of the ends of the papermakers belt. As woven, the pocket is defined by first and second flaps, each of the flaps having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surfaces being in a spaced relationship to define the pocket, which is adapted to receive one of the ends of the papermakers belt. Each of the outer surfaces define a stepped, tapered construction. A tongue portion also forms part of the seam webbing. Recessed margins are provided on both the top and bottom surfaces of the tongue, near the distal end or selvage of the tongue. A plurality of clipper hooks adapted to receive one or more pintles are secured to the tongue within the recessed margin.

Abstract: An end connector for a wire rope suspension system has a shifting mechanism for minimizing wear and has body members which inhibit undesired binding of loaded wire ropes internal to the connector. Two substantially identical body members are adapted to be preassembled in stages on the wire rope and then coupled together in place in the suspension system. Within each one of the body members is a sheave mounted to a journal bearing. The sheave bears the load of the wire rope on the body and can rotate under load to minimize frictional resistance to desirable displacement of the body piece relative to the rope ends. The end connector with displaceable load-bearing body members minimizes wear and increases the life of wire rope suspension systems.

Abstract: A load locking junction device for coupling a continuous-loop belt having ends mounted on the door with an anchor belt retractably mounted inboard the seat includes a frame having an aperture defining spaced apart first and second load bearing walls. The continuous-loop belt is slidable over the first wall to define a lap belt portion and a shoulder belt portion. The anchor belt extends through the aperture and has a pin engaged in the end thereof to enlarge the end for simultaneous engagement against the second wall and the continuous-loop belt so that the belts are coupled together and maintained in engagement with the load bearing walls. A spring acts on the pin to space the anchor belt from the continuous-loop belt to permit movement of the continuous-loop belt through the frame.

Abstract: A belt assembly comprising, a housing having an elongated tunnel, and an elongated belt passing through the housing tunnel. The housing and belt have cooperating surface restraining means interengaging in the housing tunnel and providing substantial restraint against movement of the belt through the housing tunnel, with the surface means permitting movement of the belt through the housing tunnel responsive to relatively large forces applied against the belt.

Abstract: A belt assembly for an operating room gown comprising, an elongated belt associated with the gown and having an end section for closing the gown. The belt assembly has a protective member removably positioned on and covering an outer end of the one end section to prevent contamination of the one end section while handling the belt. The belt assembly also has means for releasably retaining the protective member on the outer end of the belt to prevent the protective member from prematurely slipping from the belt.