Silent chain and sprocket having teeth with matching curved surfaces
US6168543A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2055/306
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A silent chain and sprocket system for power transmission that includes a toothed sprocket and a chain with multiple links. At each point of engagement between the sprocket teeth and the chain link teeth, the sprocket teeth have a curved surface that makes contact with a curved surface on the chain link teeth.
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