Belt conveyor

A belt conveyor comprising:

• a sturdy framework extending along the axis of the conveyor;
• at least two lengthy pliable load-carrying members which run inside said framework substantially parallel to each other and to the axis of the conveyor and are linked to said framework so as to get support in a given position relative thereto;
• a means of tensioning said pliable load-carrying members inside said framework;
• a plurality of medial rolling means which are located between said pliable load-carrying members substantially at right angles thereto and are spaced a distance apart from each other over the full length thereof;
• a plurality of fulcrum pins located substantially at right angles to said pliable load-carrying members so that the supporting ends of said fulcrum pins are connected to said pliable load-carrying members with provisions for displacing integrally therewith in the vertical and horizontal planes;
• a plurality of side rolling means which are fitted to said fulcrum pins on either side of said pliable load-carrying members outwards thereof and are spaced a distance apart from each other;
• a plurality of linking means each whereof is rigidly attached to the respective said fulcrum pin of side rolling means with one end so as to make an angle therewith and is pivoted to said framework with the other end with provision for unobstructed swinging in a plane at right angles to the axis of the conveyor;
• pivoting means which serve to connect the other ends of said linking means to said framework along the outward sides of said pliable load-carrying members substantially not below a plane therethrough;
• an endless conveyor belt receiving support from said medial rolling means and said side rolling means;
• a drive of said conveyor belt.