A valve timing adjusting apparatus comprises a first rotating body adjusting the openingclosing timing of the intake valves, and a second rotating body adjusting the openingclosing timing of exhaust valves. A diverter element extends at least partially across the first and second conveyors to divert articles conveyed on the first conveyor onto the second conveyor. 5 gd, and it elongates more than 3% over a tensile strength range from a tensile strength of at least 9.