Chain link of a transport chain, transport chain of a conveyor and conveyor
US9205990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G19/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chain link of a transport chain of a conveyor for conveying an article hanging from a holding adapter includes a base body having lateral contact surfaces configured to enable friction rollers to be pressed there against for driving the transport chain. Arranged on the base body at ends in spaced-apart relationship in a conveying direction are coupling sections for swingable connection with a neighboring chain link. Bearings are formed on an upper side of the base body for support of running or guide rollers. A thrust member is connected vertically elastically to an underside of the base body and has an underside provided with at least one recess for formfittingly receiving a coupler of a head piece of the holding adapter for holding the article to be conveyed.
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