US PATENT SUBCLASS 198 / 697
.~.~ Load-engaging belt having separate load-impelling, projecting member swingably mounted thereon

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198 /   HD   CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN

618  DF  CONVEYOR SECTION {26}
688.1  DF  .~ Having means to enhance the friction or adherence between the conveyor and load at random locations on conveyor {8}
697.~.~ Load-engaging belt having separate load-impelling, projecting member swingably mounted thereon

DEFINITION

Classification: 198/697

(under subclass 688.1) Apparatus comprising an endless belt, the outer face of which contacts the load, and a separately formed means hinged to the belt and protruding therefrom in at least one position thereof for the purpose of exerting a positive propelling force on the load (e.g., a belt having mounted thereon a slat or lug swingable between a load-propelling position extending outwardly from the belt face and a retracted position lying flat against the belt face).