Link Including Integral Surfaces Forming Inwardly Opening Groove (e.g., Silent Chain, Etc.) Patents (Class 474/212)
  • Patent number: 4473365
    Abstract: A transmission or conveyor chain composed of a plurality of interconnected identical links which are attachable and detachable without need for pivot pins or other separate connecting hardware. Each link is preferably molded as a unitary structure of plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Inventor: James M. Lapeyre
  • Patent number: 4394901
    Abstract: A modular plastic conveying belt (10) is disclosed. The belt (10) is comprised of a plurality of plastic belt modules (14) releasably connected to one another to form an extended belt. Each module (14) has an upper surface (26), a lower surface (28), a first and a second (16, 18) and extending transversely of the conveying direction of the belt and a pair of opposed sides (22, 24). A plurality of lugs (38), attached to lug bars (30), are disposed along the first end. A plurality of lug receiving elements (32) are disposed along the second end (18) and releasably receive lugs (30) of an adjacent module (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: Ashworth Bros., Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald C. Roinestad