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.
B29C 70/30 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
B29D 29/10 - Driving belts having wedge-shaped cross-section
B65G 15/34 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics with reinforcing layers, e.g. of fabric
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
F16G 1/24 - Driving-belts consisting of several parts in the form of links
F16G 5/16 - V-belts, i.e. belts of tapered cross-section consisting of several parts
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
A mounting device connects a rotary shaft to a rotatable machine element. The mounting device includes an inner sleeve for clamping onto the shaft and an outer sleeve for clamping onto the machine element. The inner and outer sleeves have cooperating tapered surfaces for tightening the mounting device. The cooperating tapered surfaces include striations. A nut connected with the inner and outer sleeves is rotatable to drive the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve in a first direction to tighten the inner sleeve onto the shaft and the outer sleeve onto the machine element.
F16D 1/094 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to axial loading of at least one pair of conical surfaces using one or more elastic or segmented conical rings forming at least one of the conical surfaces, the rings being expanded or contracted to effect clamping using one or more pairs of elastic or segmented rings with mutually mating conical surfaces, one of the mating rings being contracted and the other being expanded
F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
F16D 1/093 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to axial loading of at least one pair of conical surfaces using one or more elastic or segmented conical rings forming at least one of the conical surfaces, the rings being expanded or contracted to effect clamping
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CONVEYOR BELT CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR FORMING A BELT
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.
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.
B65G 15/32 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics
B65G 17/00 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface
An apparatus for forming an object by an additive process, commonly referred to as 3-D printing, is provided. The apparatus includes a composite filament comprising a soft core surrounded by a harder jacket that provides columnar support to increase the axial rigidity of the filament, a nozzle depositing a layer of melted material onto a surface and a feeder feeding the filament to the nozzle. A heating element melts the filament and a controller controls the position of the nozzle in a plane to control the configuration of the layer of melted material deposited by the nozzle. Additionally, a method for forming polymer filament used in 3-D printing devices is also provided. The method includes the steps melting a first material, wherein the first material comprises a polymer, extruding the first material to produce an elongated core and forming a layer of second material onto the core to form a coated filament, wherein the second material is harder than the first material.
Non-synchronous drive belts for conveyors, for power transmission for machines, and for motion transfer machines, namely, pulleys, not for land vehicles.
Nonsynchronous drive belts for conveyors, for power transmission for machines, and for motion transfer machines, namely, pulleys, not for land vehicles
An apparatus for forming an object by an additive process, commonly referred to as 3-D printing, is provided. The apparatus includes a filament comprising a series of irregularities along the length of the filament, a nozzle depositing a layer of melted material onto a surface and a feeder feeding the filament to the nozzle. A heating element melts the filament and a controller controls the position of the nozzle in a plane to control the configuration of the layer of melted material deposited by the nozzle. Additionally, a method for forming polymer filament used in 3-D printing devices is also provided. The method includes the steps of melting a polymer, selecting an extrusion characteristic calculated to induce a polymer flow instability and extruding the melted polymer using the selected extrusion characteristic to produce an extrusion having distortions created by the polymer flow instability.
A mounting device for coupling two rotatable elements is provided. Specifically, a device for mounting a machine element onto a shaft, and in particular for mounting a narrow machine element on to a shaft, is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a radially deformable inner sleeve that cooperates with an outer sleeve. A locking nut threads onto the inner sleeve to displace a thrust plate toward the outer sleeve so that the machine element is clamped between the thrust plate and the outer sleeve. In another embodiment, the device includes opposing pairs of inner and outer sleeves having mating tapered surfaces to provide axial clamping force and radial clamping force. The machine element is axially clamped between the pairs of inner and outer sleeves.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
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Method and apparatus for mounting a machine element onto a shaft
A mounting device for coaxially anchoring a machine element upon a rotary shaft is provided. The device fits between the interior bore of the machine element and the cylindrical surface of the shaft and is effective to position the element at any desired position longitudinally of the shaft and at any angular position circumferentially of the shaft. The device has inner and outer sleeves, the mating surfaces of which are similarly tapered so that relative axial displacement of the sleeves affects expansion and contraction of the interior bore and external surface of the combined elements. Rotation of a threaded nut at one end of the device effects the relative axial displacement of the inner and outer sleeves to afford expansion and contraction of the sleeves without excessively straining the material of the sleeves or the nut.
F16D 1/09 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to axial loading of at least one pair of conical surfaces
F16D 1/094 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key with radial clamping due to axial loading of at least one pair of conical surfaces using one or more elastic or segmented conical rings forming at least one of the conical surfaces, the rings being expanded or contracted to effect clamping using one or more pairs of elastic or segmented rings with mutually mating conical surfaces, one of the mating rings being contracted and the other being expanded
A mounting device (10) for coaxially anchoring a machine element (5) upon a rotary shaft (8). The device fits between the interior bore (6) of the machine element and the surface of the shaft and is effective to position the element at any desired position longitudinally of the shaft and at any angular position circumferentially of the shaft. The device (10) has inner and outer sleeves (20, 50), the mating surfaces of which comprise tapered surfaces so that relative axial displacement of the sleeves effects expansion and contraction of the interior bore and external surface of the combined elements. Rotation of a threaded nut (40) at one end of the device effects the relative axial displacement of the inner and outer sleeves (20, 50) to afford expansion and contraction of the sleeves.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
F16B 7/00 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
A conveyor system having a first conveyor intersecting a second conveyor is provided. A multi-belt transition conveyor assembly is provided at the intersection of the first and second conveyors. The transition conveyor assembly includes a plurality of parallel conveyors of varying lengths. Each belt includes a link belt and a support layer connected to the link belt. The support layer overhangs the link belt and may be comprised of a series of separate elements extending along the length of the link belt.
B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
An assembly (10) for maintaining tension in a drive belt features a housing (20) containing a biasing element (70) that exerts torque on an arm (15) connected to the housing. A pulley (7) is connected to the arm and engages a drive belt in response to the bias force of the biasing element on the arm. The pulley deflects the shape of the belt to provide tension in the belt. A sealing element (80) prevents migration of debris into the housing and provides a biasing force to impede translatory movement of a first half (30) of the housing relative to a second half of the housing (40), while allowing rotation of the first half relative to the second half.
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 pulley assembly operable in connection with a tensioner assembly is provided for tensioning a belt. The pulley assembly includes one or more elements for sealing the pulley to protect the pulley assembly in harsh environments. For instance, the pulley assembly may include one or more shields for protecting the pulley from contaminants entering the interior of the pulley assembly that can lead to premature failure.
A pulley assembly (30) operable in connection with a tensioner assembly (20) is provided for tensioning a belt. The pulley assembly (30) includes one or more elements for sealing the pulley to protect the pulley assembly in harsh environments. For instance, the pulley assembly may include one or more shields (50,70) for protecting the pulley from contaminants entering the interior of the pulley assembly that can lead to premature failure.
A belt (10) having stretch reduction features is provided, along with a method for producing a belt having reduced stretch characteristics. The belt (10) is formed of a jacket (15) and a stretch reduction element (20). The stretch reduction element (20) is formed of a material having a greater modulus of elasticity than the jacket (15). Additionally, the stretch reduction element is formed by bathing the stretch reduction element to a reactive fluid in an oxidizing atmosphere.
A conveyor assembly (10) is provided, which includes a link belt (15) formed of a plurality of overlapping belt links (20). A plurality of engagement elements (40) are attached to the link belt (15) to form an upper surface. In one embodiment, the link belt includes a plurality of apertures (28, 29), and the engagement elements (40) comprises connectors (55) that cooperate with the apertures (28, 29) to connect the engagement elements to the link belt. The upper surface (50) of the engagement elements may be configured in a variety of forms. In one embodiment, the engagement elements comprise a protuberance that projects upwardly to form a point of limited contact.
B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
An assembly for maintaining tension in a drive belt features a housing mounted on a base. The housing contains a biasing element that exerts torque on the housing to bias the housing. An arm is connected to the housing and rotates with the housing in response to the bias of the biasing element. A pulley is connected to the lever arm and engages a drive belt in response to the bias force of the biasing element on the lever arm. The pulley deflects the shape of the belt to provide tension in the belt. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more biasing elements that in a relaxed state have a curved configuration to correspond to the curved configuration of compartments in the housing.
Machine parts, namely, timing belts, power transmission
belts, pulleys, bearings, liners, tires and rollers for
machines, motors and engines used in industrial
applications. Fabrics reinforced with resins or elastomers.
Machine parts, namely, timing belts, power transmission belts, pulleys, tires and rollers for use in paper conveying machines, all for machines used in industrial applications Chemical fiber fabric reinforced with resins or elastomers
A belt (10) for power transmission and for conveying elements is provided wherein the belt comprises a top layer (40) attached to the top surface of the belt. The top layer provides a generally smooth top surface for the belt. The belt preferably is a link belt (20) and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the top layer to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt. A method is also provide in which a top layer is adhered to a link belt and the top layer is then severed into a plurality of separate elements.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONVEYOR BELTS AND BELTING, AND CONNECTORS, LINKS AND CLEATS THEREFORE; (( POWER MACHINES FOR SLITTING AND SPLICING BELTS AND BELTING )) AND MACHINE COUPLINGS Hand Tools for Connecting, Disconnecting, and Splicing Power Transmission and Conveyor Chains, Belts and Belting
Power Transmission Gears and Power Transmission Belting; Belts, Drive Mechanisms, Bushes, Pulleys, Sprockets, Roller-Chains, Couplings, Bearing Units, Gear Units, High Pressure Hose, Speed Reducers, Swaging Apparatus, Variable Speed Apparatus and Clutches; All Being Parts of, or for Use with, Machines
