20240051760. Method of Making Positive Drive Conveyor Belt simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)

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Method of Making Positive Drive Conveyor Belt

Organization Name

Unknown Organization

Inventor(s)

Edward T. Mol of Marne MI (US)

Daniel Hendrickson of Cedar Springs MI (US)

Method of Making Positive Drive Conveyor Belt - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051760 titled 'Method of Making Positive Drive Conveyor Belt

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a manufacturing process that converts a standard flat belt conveyor into a new, positively driven, pitch differential belt. This is achieved by applying a strip of thermoplastic material with different physical characteristics to the drive side of a conveyor belt and machining it to create teeth or drive bars. The resulting belt segment is then cut to length, spliced using finger joints, and made into a continuous loop using a hot-plate vulcanizer with an alignment mold.

  • The process converts a standard flat belt conveyor into a positively driven, pitch differential belt.
  • A strip of thermoplastic material with different physical characteristics is applied to the drive side of the conveyor belt.
  • The strip is machined to create teeth or drive bars of any desired geometry.
  • The strip and drive bars can also be made using additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing.
  • The resulting belt segment is cut to length and spliced using finger joints.
  • An alignment mold, made of a silicon pad with recesses shaped to conform to the teeth geometry, is used during the splicing process to retain the integrity and shape of the teeth.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Conveyor systems in various industries, such as manufacturing, logistics, and mining.
  • Material handling systems that require precise and controlled movement.
  • Automated assembly lines that rely on accurate positioning and synchronization.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a solution for converting standard flat belt conveyors into positively driven, pitch differential belts.
  • Enables precise and controlled movement of materials on conveyor systems.
  • Allows for customization of the belt's teeth geometry to suit specific applications.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved efficiency and reliability of conveyor systems.
  • Enhanced accuracy and precision in material handling.
  • Increased flexibility and customization options for conveyor belts.
  • Cost-effective solution for upgrading existing conveyor systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

a manufacturing process converts a standard flat belt conveyor belt into a new, positively driven, pitch differential belt. a strip of thermoplastic material having a physical characteristic, such as melting temperature, that differs from the physical characteristic of the thermoplastic material comprising the conveyor belt, is applied to the drive side of a commercially available conveyor belt and machined to create a plurality of teeth, or drive bars, of any desired geometry that is configured to engage with the with sprockets or drums of the drive mechanism on the conveyor. the strip and/or drive bars can also be made by additive manufacturing, such as by 3d printing. two ends of the resulting belt segment are cut to length and spliced, preferably with finger joints, to make a continuous loop using an industry standard hot-plate vulcanizer with a custom fitting called an alignment mold. the melting temperature of the belt and the strip/teeth are chosen to be far enough apart so that the belt may be spliced without melting the teeth. the alignment mold is a silicon pad that has recesses shaped to conform to the geometry/pitch of teeth so that the teeth retain their integrity and shape during the splicing process.

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