A chain link is provided with a bushing construction where a chain pin is used for connecting a plurality of chain links, where the chain pin is inserted through the bushing along an axis, where the bushing in a cross section orthogonal to the axis has a circular cross section and where a resilient sleeve is arranged around the chain pin, where the chain pin has a flat face along the axis, and the resilient sleeve has a corresponding flat face in engagement with the flat face of the pin, and where the outer periphery of the resilient sleeve, when mounted on the chain pin, has a non-circular cross section, such that a free space is provided between the outer periphery of the sleeve and the inside of the bushing.

Modular conveyor belt (1) comprising a first row of one or more belt modules (11) and an interlinked second row of one or more belt modules (12). A belt module of the first row comprises a first plurality of link ends (31) extending in a direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening disposed therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein a belt module of the second row comprises a second plurality of link ends (32) extending in a direction opposite to the direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein The first plurality of link ends (31) and the second plurality of link ends (32) are intercalated and hingedly connected by a pivot rod (40) disposed through the pivot rod openings wherein the belt module of the first row comprises on its bottom side several fluid guiding structures (50) designed and arranged so as to deflect a fluid jet impinging on the bottom side and guide the deflected fluid jet towards the second row of one or more belt modules (12).

A slotted conveyor floor 16 in milling tandem, slots 34 extend across the direction of liquid flow shown by arrow 35 which is against the flow of fibre. The slots are cut through the material of floor 16 on the vertical as depicted by centre-line 35 taken relative to the inclination of floor 16. Thus the centre-line corresponds to gravity feed for the liquid. Rather than being directly across the floor 16, the slots are inclined in the direction of flow. The fibre is in the opposite flow relation to the liquid, in this example, the slots are across the line of the fibre and are about 6 mm wide and 180 mm long with about 60 mm spacing. Adjacent lines of slots are set interdigital in the direction of travel. This arrangement minimises fibre being trapped in the slots as the fibre is being carried by the rakes up the floor.

A modular conveyor belt (10) comprises a plurality of first rows of one or more belt modules (20) and a plurality of second rows of one or more belt modules (40). Each of the first rows comprises a first drive surface (26) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a first series of force-transmitting surfaces of a drive sprocket, the first drive surfaces (26) of the first rows being arranged along a first line in a direction of belt travel (T). Each of the second rows comprises a second drive surface (48) for receiving a force-transmitting surface of a second series of force-transmitting surfaces of the drive sprocket, the second drive surfaces (48) of the second rows being arranged along a second line in the direction of belt travel (T). The first line and the second line are offset with respect to each other. Each belt module (20) of the first rows comprises a first middle section (22) between two link sections (21), which has a first flat top surface and is arranged adjacent to a second middle section (42) between two link sections (41) of an adjacent belt module (40) of one of the adjacent second rows having a second flat top surface. The first flat top surface and the second flat top surface have a different width in the direction of belt travel (T) at least in adjacent zones and the first and second middle sections (22, 42) are devoid of linking means.

A cleanable conveyor frame and a method for making a cleanable frame having a simplified frame design. Infeed and outfeed assemblies are movable between operating and cleaning positions. An outfeed assembly includes a drive for a conveyor belt and a position limiter-scraper assembly. The position limiter-scraper assembly comprises a roller extending between two connecting plates mounted to outfeed mounting plates, a scraper assembly having a scraper blade mounted to a mounting bar extending between the two connecting plates and a leaf spring extending rearward from the mounting bar for biasing the scraper blade into contact with the conveyor belt.

A conveyor belt includes a plurality of modules arranged in succession and articulated with each other. First and second projections of the modules have mating profiles to allow the insertion of a connecting pin between adjacent modules. Each module includes housings for respective rolling balls projecting through a respective circular opening. The ratio between the diameter of at least one circumferential portion of the housing and the diameter of the respective rolling ball is between 0.8 and 0.6, while at least part of a rib is provided below, near the lower surface, with at least one respective projecting portion arranged for snap-fit insertion of the rolling ball into the respective housing seat.

In a pullnose belt with a chassis, the chassis is supported on the ground on a fixed side of the belt and projects freely on the opposite free side. Drive and deflector rollers, over which the endless belt runs, are mounted in said chassis. One deflector roller is arranged on the end of wing-shaped support arms projecting from a point of fixing to a horizontally displaceable carriage.

A multi-piece component for a conveyor comprises a first section and a second section that mates with the first section around a shaft using a hygienic fastener to form a complete module. The hygienic fastener seals an interface between the fastener and the first section and between the first section and the second section. Chamfers facilitate positioning of the multi-piece component on a shaft.

A vertical dough conveyor includes a base frame, and a vertical conveyor assembly pivotably connected to the base frame for pivoting movement between a use position and an access position. The vertical conveyor assembly includes a first conveyor belt unit and a second conveyor belt unit, wherein the second conveyor belt unit is pivotably connected to the first conveyor unit such that, when the vertical conveyor assembly is in the access position, the first conveyor belt unit is pivotably movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a belt of the second conveyor belt unit is positioned in opposed relation to a belt of the first conveyor belt unit to define a dough feed gap therebetween. In the second position, the belt of second conveyor belt unit is pivoted away from the belt of the first conveyor belt unit.

Modular conveyor belt (1) comprising a first row of one or more belt modules (11) and an interlinked second row of one or more belt modules (12). A belt module of the first row comprises a first plurality of link ends (31) extending in a direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening disposed therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein a belt module of the second row comprises a second plurality of link ends (32) extending in a direction opposite to the direction of belt travel (T) and having a pivot rod opening therein in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of belt travel (T) wherein The first plurality of link ends (31) and the second plurality of link ends (32) are intercalated and hingedly connected by a pivot rod (40) disposed through the pivot rod openings wherein the belt module of the first row comprises on its bottom side several fluid guiding structures (50) designed and arranged so as to deflect a fluid jet impinging on the bottom side and guide the deflected fluid jet towards the second row of one or more belt modules (12).