---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003001"
title: "Modular conveyor belt with dedicated access assembly"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:40.401061Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003001"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g17/08"
  - "b65g17/08"
  - "b65g17/08"
  - "b65g17/40"
  - "b65g17/40"
  - "b65g17/40"
---

# Modular conveyor belt with dedicated access assembly

## Abstract

A dedicated access assembly for a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access assembly includes a female portion having one or more open hooks and a male portion including a hinge rod extending between linking elements. The open hook disengages from and engages the hinge rod to selectively open and close the conveyor belt. A latching mechanism can selectively lock the dedicated access assembly.