A connecting device (2-2) for connecting a conveying carriage (1-1) to a drive chain (4) has a pivot lever (6-6) that is connected pivotally to the conveying carriage (1-1). A chain fastening (8-8) is connectable to the drive chain (4), and an articulated joint (10-10) connects the pivot lever (6-6) and the chain fastening (8-8). The articulated joint (10-10) has three degrees of rotational freedom between the pivot lever (6-6) and the chain fastening (8-8).

A connecting device (2-2) for connecting a conveying carriage (1-1) to a drive chain (4) has a pivot lever (6-6) that is connected pivotally to the conveying carriage (1-1). A chain fastening (8-8) is connectable to the drive chain (4), and an articulated joint (10-10) connects the pivot lever (6-6) and the chain fastening (8-8). The articulated joint (10-10) has three degrees of rotational freedom between the pivot lever (6-6) and the chain fastening (8-8).

A mounting element (1) for mounting a trolley (29) to a continuous conveyor (30) of a conveyor device has at least two articulated parts (2, 3) connected to one another for articulation. A first of the articulated parts (2) is set-up for articulation of the mounting element (1) to the continuous conveyor (30) and a second of the articulated parts (3) is set-up for connecting the mounting element (1) to the trolley (29).

The invention relates to a trough conveyor (10), which is designed and configured for transporting fish transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof in the transport direction T.sub.M, comprising a transport chain (12) which can be rotationally driven and is formed from chain links (11) and has a transport run (13), which defines the transport plane E.sub.1, and a return run (14), wherein the continuous transport chain (12) is guided about at least two deflection elements (15), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation D.sub.u, for driving and guiding the transport chain (12), and the transport chain (12) has arranged thereon troughs (16) each intended to receive one fish, which trough conveyor is distinguished in that each trough (16) is arranged on the transport chain (12) so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation D.sub.M extending transversely to the transport direction T.sub.M and comprises at least one guide body (17), and in that at least one guide rail (18) for receiving the guide body (17) and for guiding the same is arranged at least in the transition region from the transport run (13) to the return run (14), wherein the course of the or of each guide rail (18) in the transition region around the deflection element (15) at least partially differs from the course of the transport chain (12) around the deflection element (15). The invention further relates to an arrangement and a method for transferring the fish from such a trough conveyor to a downstream transport means.

The invention relates to a trough conveyor (10), which is designed and configured for transporting fish transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof in the transport direction T.sub.M, comprising a transport chain (12) which can be rotationally driven and is formed from chain links (11) and has a transport run (13), which defines the transport plane E.sub.1, and a return run (14), wherein the continuous transport chain (12) is guided about at least two deflection elements (15), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation D.sub.u, for driving and guiding the transport chain (12), and the transport chain (12) has arranged thereon troughs (16) each intended to receive one fish, which trough conveyor is distinguished in that each trough (16) is arranged on the transport chain (12) so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation D.sub.M extending transversely to the transport direction T.sub.M and comprises at least one guide body (17), and in that at least one guide rail (18) for receiving the guide body (17) and for guiding the same is arranged at least in the transition region from the transport run (13) to the return run (14), wherein the course of the or of each guide rail (18) in the transition region around the deflection element (15) at least partially differs from the course of the transport chain (12) around the deflection element (15). The invention further relates to an arrangement and a method for transferring the fish from such a trough conveyor to a downstream transport means.

Conveyor 12 includes a belt assembly 14 to which are mounted slat assemblies 16 on which work products are transported. The slat assemblies 16 are composed of transverse slat members 18 which are attached to the underlying belt assembly 14 by clips 20 that encircle portions of the belt as well as encircle portions of the slat members to engage within slots, grooves, bores, or blind bores 134 formed along the length of the slats.

Conveyor 12 includes a belt assembly 14 to which are mounted slat assemblies 16 on which work products are transported. The slat assemblies 16 are composed of transverse slat members 18 which are attached to the underlying belt assembly 14 by clips 20 that encircle portions of the belt as well as encircle portions of the slat members to engage within slots, grooves, bores, or blind bores 134 formed along the length of the slats.

A conveyor belt having a plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of rows transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of belt drive clips, and a plurality of belt hold-down clips, wherein each of the rows comprises a U-shaped link on each edge and a mesh overlay extending therebetween.

A conveyor belt having a plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of rows transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of belt drive clips, and a plurality of belt hold-down clips, wherein each of the rows comprises a U-shaped link on each edge and a mesh overlay extending therebetween.

Disclosed herein is a belt assembly including a flexible belt with an improved belt attachment. The belt attachment includes two crossbars spaced along the length of the belt. The crossbars retain bearings that allow predetermined movement in six degrees of freedom. The crossbars are connected by a rigid body that attaches to the bearings. Implements that are attached to the rigid body are simply supported but restrained in pitching rotation.