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US 4,681,646 AGranted
Method for splicing of elastomeric belts
AssigneeVolta Power Belting Ltd.
InventorsGideon Pinto, Jonathan Schanin
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Abstract
There is provided a method for splicing of elastomeric belts having one or more reinforcing members extending in the lengthwise direction of the belt. The method includes the steps of recessing the reinforcing members at the open belt ends and subsequently butt-joining the belt ends to form an endless belt.
Claims9
A method of splicing the ends of elastomeric belts having one or more reinforcing members embedded therein and extending in the longitudinal direction thereof, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing one or more cavities in said ends where said one or more reinforcing members were formerly located and
- (b) subsequently butt-joining said ends, thereby splicing said ends together to form a continuous belt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.