Patent attributes
An endless conveyor, in particular a link conveyor for items of baggage in the baggage-reclaim area of an airport, which, by very straightforward and functionally reliable design, is to replace the expensive, heavy and maintenance-intensive prior-art conveyor guided on link chains. According to the invention, it is proposed that the traction device provided for the endless conveyor is a cable, in particular wire cable, which connects the conveying elements and on which the conveying elements are fastened at defined intervals such that they can negotiate curves and gradients, and that driving takes place preferably via a linear drive.