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Module having a retaining member for use in a modular conveyor mat

  • US 6,196,379 B1
  • Filed: 02/16/1999
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A module for a modular conveyor mat for use in a conveyor operable to move in a specified conveying direction and comprising a plurality of modules, said module comprising:

  • a front part provided with front part hinge loops for accommodating a front hinge pin;

    a rear part provided with rear part hinge loops for accommodating a rear hinge pin;

    a top side;

    a bottom side disposed opposite said top side;

    first and second lateral sides extending between said front side and said rear side;

    at least one recess in one of said lateral sides;

    a retaining member disposed in said recess;

    said retaining member rotatable about an axis of rotation extending through said retaining member and having a closing part rotatable between a first position for retaining a hinge pin received by said hinge loops in a direction extending transversely to said conveying direction and a second position for releasing a hinge pin received by said hinge loops; and

    said retaining member disposed within a boundary area formed by said top side and said bottom side of said module when said closing part is in said first position and when said closing part is in said second position.

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