Seamed, conformable belt and method of making
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United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16G-003/00
F16G-007/04
F16G-007/00
출원번호
US-0055349
(2002-01-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Battat,David
Schlueter, Jr.,Edward L.
출원인 / 주소
Xerox Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Nixon Peabody LLP
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60
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A seamed, conformable belt including a substrate having first and second opposing substantially planar surfaces, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end of the substrate form a first seam, and an elastomeric layer having a first end and a second end, wherein the elast
A seamed, conformable belt including a substrate having first and second opposing substantially planar surfaces, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end of the substrate form a first seam, and an elastomeric layer having a first end and a second end, wherein the elastomeric layer is adjacent and in contact with the first surface of the substrate and wherein the first end and the second end of the elastomeric layer form a second detachable, substantially planar seam.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A seamed, conformable belt comprising: a substrate having first and second opposing substantially planar surfaces, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end of the substrate form a first seam; and an elastomeric layer having a first end and a sec
What is claimed is: 1. A seamed, conformable belt comprising: a substrate having first and second opposing substantially planar surfaces, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end of the substrate form a first seam; and an elastomeric layer having a first end and a second end, wherein the elastomeric layer is adjacent to, and in contact with, the first surface of the substrate, wherein the first end of the elastomeric layer is engaged with the second end of the elastomeric layer to form a second, detachable, substantially planar, interlocking puzzle cut seam, the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer interlocking with one another such that the first and second ends are mechanically and detachably locked together, and wherein the interlocking puzzle cut seam between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer provides a mechanically removable connection between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer that is maintained solely by frictional engagement. 2. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the first seam is an interlocking puzzle cut seam, wherein the first and second ends of the substrate interlock with one another such that the first and second ends are mechanically and detachably locked together. 3. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 2 wherein the interlocking seams include a kerf. 4. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 2 wherein the interlocking seams comprise nodes of from about 0.6 mm to about 3 mm in diameter. 5. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 2 wherein the interlocking seams comprise from about 10 to about 20 nodes per inch along the seams. 6. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the first seam is bonded. 7. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the seamed, conformable belt has a modulus of elasticity of from about 75 PSI to about 3000 PSI. 8. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the seamed, conformable belt has a thickness of from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm. 9. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the elastomeric layer has a thickness of from about 0.25 mm to about 4.75 mm. 10. The seamed, conformable belt according to claim 1 wherein the interlocking puzzle cut seam between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer facilitates removal and replacement of the elastomeric layer without necessitating removal or modification of the substrate. 11. A method for forming a seamed, conformable belt comprising: providing a substrate having first and second opposing substantially planar surfaces, a first end, and a second end; coating the first surface of the substrate with an elastomeric layer having a first end and a second end, wherein the elastomeric layer is adjacent to, and in contact with, the first surface of the substrate; positioning the first end and the second end of the substrate to form a first seam; and positioning the first end of the elastomeric layer in engagement with the second end of the elastomeric layer to form a second, detachable, substantially planar, interlocking puzzle cut seam, the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer interlocking with one another such that the first and second ends are mechanically and detachably locked together, and wherein the interlocking puzzle cut seam between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer provides a mechanically removable connection between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer that is maintained solely by frictional engagement. 12. The method according to claim 11 wherein the first seam is an interlocking puzzle cut seam, wherein the first and second ends of the substrate interlock with one another such that the first and second ends are mechanically and detachably locked together. 13. The method according to claim 12 wherein the interlocking seams include a kerf. 14. The method according to claim 12 wherein the interlocking seams comprise nodes of from about 0.6 mm to about 3 mm in diameter. 15. The method according to claim 12 wherein the interlocking seams comprise from about 10 to about 20 nodes per inch along the seams. 16. The method according to claim 11 wherein the first seam is bonded. 17. The method according to claim 11 wherein the seamed, conformable belt has a modulus of elasticity of from about 75 PSI to about 3000 PSI. 18. The method according to claim 11 wherein the seamed, conformable belt has a thickness of from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm. 19. The method according to claim 11 wherein the elastomeric layer has a thickness of from about 0.25 mm to about 4.75 mm. 20. The method according to claim 11 wherein the interlocking puzzle cut seam between the first and second ends of the elastomeric layer facilitates removal and replacement of the elastomeric layer without necessitating removal or modification of the substrate.
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