Drive chain and drive chain mechanism and conveyor comprising such a drive chain mechanism
US10214389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16G15/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive chain (2a, 2b) for a chain drive comprises a plurality of chain links (10, 20) and joints (30) respectively connecting two of the chain links (10, 20) forming the drive chain (2a, 2b). The drive chain (2a, 2b) further comprises a plurality of carrier elements (40), each of said carrier elements (40) being linked to one of the chain links (10, 20) or joints (30) and supporting at least two support/engagement elements (43, 44), which are configured for supporting the drive chain (2a, 2b) and/or for engagement with an appropriate turnaround element (50; 90) for driving the drive chain (2a, 2b).
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