US PATENT SUBCLASS 474 / 206
.~ Belt formed of rigid links


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474 /   HD   ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS

202  DF  POSITIVE DRIVE BELT {3}
206.~ Belt formed of rigid links {9}
207  DF  .~.~> Including nonmetallic part
208  DF  .~.~> Including wire member coiled about pivotal axis between links
209  DF  .~.~> Including ball or roller bearing circumferentially spaced about pivotal axis between links
210  DF  .~.~> Links pivotable about diverse axes during operation (e.g., "universal" connection facilitating alignment with sprockets in diverse planes) {1}
212  DF  .~.~> Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) {1}
218  DF  .~.~> Including diverse member for interconnecting opposite ends to complete loop (e.g., repair link for broken chain, etc.)
219  DF  .~.~> Including separate locking member for retaining link-connector in laterally aligned openings through adjacent links {4}
226  DF  .~.~> Link including discrete members forming laterally spaced sides of opening for pulley tooth {2}
232  DF  .~.~> Link including common member forming laterally spaced sides of opening for pulley tooth {2}


DEFINITION

Classification: 474/206

Belt formed of rigid links:

(under subclass 202) Subject matter wherein the belt* is formed of inflexible components which are joined together to permit relative movement of the components so that the belt is capable of conforming to curvature of a pulley* drive face.

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155+, for a belt formed of rigid links combined with a positive drive pulley.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

198, Conveyors: Power-Driven,

850+, for a conveyor belt formed of rigid links. [figure]