Abstract: The application of virtual prototype technology in design and manufacture of the mine belt conveyor could effectively improve the whole conveyor′s design quality,shorten development cycle and reduce development cost.Based on the technical advantages and application status of virtual prototype technology used in mechanical products research and development,this paper lists several simulation software of mature professional virtual belt conveyor abroad,summarizes the construction methods and strategies of belt conveyor′s virtual prototype through the third party software among the domestic scholars.In view of the firm-soft body structure characteristics of the mine belt conveyor,the multidisciplinary joint simulation method and design framework to establish virtual prototype on mine belt conveyor are proposed,the three key technological issues without proper solutions yet are discussed in the current virtual prototype on mine belt conveyor:i.e.viscoelastic body′s accurate modeling of convey belt,homogeneous and heterogeneous material loading and definition of contact between flexible body conveyor belt and the rigid body components.Relevant suggestions and opinions are given as well.