Conveyor belt connector and method for forming a belt
AssigneeFenner U.S., Inc.
InventorsSunil Ramachandra, Stephen F. Heston, Brian M. Pursel
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AssigneeFenner U.S., Inc.
InventorsSunil Ramachandra, Stephen F. Heston, Brian M. Pursel
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A belt and belt connector is provided for forming a continuous belt loop. The belt connector includes a first element insertable into a first end of the belt and a second element insertable into a second end of the belt. The first element may include exterior threads for positively engaging the interior of the belt. Additionally, the belt connector may include a connecting link that connects the first and second elements so that the first and second elements are pivotable relative to one another. Additionally, the connecting link may be configured to that the first element is pivotable relative to the connecting link about a first pivot axis and the connecting link may be pivotable relative to the second element about a second pivot axis that is transverse the first pivot axis.
An endless belt, comprising:
A belt connector for connecting a first end of a length of belt material with a second end of the length of belt material to create a continuous loop, wherein the length of belt material has a first interior cavity at the first end and a second interior cavity at the second end, wherein the belt connector comprises:
A belt connector for connecting a first end of a length of belt material with a second end of the length of belt material to create a continuous loop, wherein the length of belt material has a first interior cavity at the first end and a second interior cavity at the second end, wherein the belt connector comprises:
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