Abstract: A link belt is provided wherein the link belt is formed of a plurality of links forming a series of links in successive overlapping relation. The link belt includes a first end having a first connector and a second end having a second connector so that the first connector is connected with the second connector to form a continuous loop of link belt. The link belt is formed by applying a lateral force against the assembled link belt while the link belt is under an axial tension to stretch the belt. After the step of stretching the belt, the first connector is connected with the second connector to form a continuous belt.

Abstract: A conveyor, such as a bucket conveyor comprising an endless belt (23), the endless belt having a length along which it is endless and comprising a plurality of generally planar sliding members (1), and a plurality of sliding couplings (6) which couple the sliding members (1) together such that each sliding member (1) can slide in a direction along the length of the endless belt over an adjacent sliding member (1) so as to vary the length of the endless belt.

Abstract: A link belt for use as a conveyor belt or power transmission belt is provided. The belt is formed of a plurality of links forming a series in successive overlapping relation. The upper surface of each belt link includes an electrically conductive layer. Additionally, the lower surface of each belt link may have an electrically conductive layer. The conductive layer or layers provide an electrical path along the belt to impede the build-up of static electricity as the belt is run during use. A method for producing the conveyor assembly is also provided. A plurality of layers of reinforcing material are arranged in overlapping relation. A binding material such as thermoset urethane is deposited on the reinforcing material to bind the reinforcing materials together, thereby forming a composite material. An electrically conductive layer is deposited on the composite material, forming a conductive layer.

Abstract: A construction of a power transmission belt composed of a plurality thin layers of a material strong in tension, e.g. metal, which can have a limited mobility between the adjacent layers to accommodate different kinematics of the layers located at different distances of the pulley axis. This mobility is realized without friction, by internal shear in thin elastomeric spacers between the layers constituting the belt. The power transmission rating of the disclosed belt is further enhanced by a high friction coating of the side (beveled) surfaces of the belt if it is shaped as a V-belt, or by a gripping surface conforming with the contact surface of the pulley (e.g., poly-V, timing, etc.) if it is shaped as a flat belt.

Abstract: An improved adjustable skimmer belt having a belt of two layers at least one of which has an outer surface of non-absorbent oleophilic-oriented hydrophobic loop-type fibers, vertical and horizontal stitching creating a repeating pattern and used to attach the layers, a plurality of apertures transversing the layers following the repeating pattern thereby creating liquid-collecting pockets between the two layers, and a connector and adjustor formed by the pattern and used to cut and adjust or repair the belt as needed.

Abstract: A rubber endless track belt assembly for use in a crawler type track mechanism, which has a rubber endless track belt and a plurality of metal cores embedded at an equal spaced distance to one another in the belt along the longitudinal direction thereof. Each of the metal cores is provided with a pair of intermediate guide lugs spaced apart from each other and projecting outwardly on the inner peripheral side of the belt, a pair of wing portions each projecting horizontally in the transverse direction of the belt and embedded therein, and a pair of flat surface zones to which bogie wheels are thrustedly and rotatingly contacted, each of which zones being formed between the guide lug and the wing portion so as to extend in the longitudinal direction of the belt over the width of the wing portion and to be exposed on the inner peripheral side of the belt.

Abstract: A V-belt assembly trained over U-belt wheels for transmitting power and which includes a flexible endless belt, a plurality of rigid suspension members secured fixedly to the endless belt perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the endless belt and rigid transmission pieces surrounding the respective suspension members in the section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the endless belt, supported pivotal projections projecting sideways from both sides of the suspension members and capable of engaging V-shaped grooves in the V-belt wheels. This rigid transmission piece is shaped in the generally rectangular form constituted from two generally U-shaped pieces. At least one of the pivotal projections of the suspension member and holes in the transmission piece located approximately in the center of a space between the top surface and the bottom surface of the transmission piece fitted on the pivotal projections of the suspension member is coated with an antifriction material layer.

Abstract: A driving belt formed from detachable, flexible, elongate links arranged in a staggered, overlapping relationship. Each link is provided with a stud which is rotatable relative to the link and has a head which is shaped to pass through perforations in other links when the head is orientated correctly relative to the perforations but not otherwise. The arrangement allows simple assembly and disassembly of the belt without any lateral distortion of the material of the links.