Link belt assembly and method for producing same
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1. A method for producing a belt, comprising the steps of:
- providing a link belt formed of a plurality of individual belt links;
attaching a top layer to the top surface of the link belt; and
severing the top layer after attaching the top layer to the link belt, to provide a plurality of separate top layer elements attached to the top surface of the link belt.
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Abstract
A belt for power transmission and for conveying elements is provided wherein the belt comprises a top layer 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 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.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for producing a belt, comprising the steps of:
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providing a link belt formed of a plurality of individual belt links; attaching a top layer to the top surface of the link belt; and severing the top layer after attaching the top layer to the link belt, to provide a plurality of separate top layer elements attached to the top surface of the link belt. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 18)
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11. A method for producing a belt, comprising the steps of:
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forming a belt having a top layer of heat fusible material; providing a top element configured to overlie a length of the belt; adhering the bottom surface of the top element to the top layer of the belt, wherein the step of adhering comprises heat fusing the top element and the belt; and severing the top element at a plurality of positions along the length of the belt after the top element is attached to the belt. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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