Sprocket
US9581229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2009/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sprocket includes first teeth having a first maximum width, and second teeth having a second maximum width greater than the first maximum width alternately arranged with the first teeth. The second teeth have a leading surface relative to a drive direction of the sprocket, a lateral surface at the second maximum width, and a relief between the leading surface and the lateral surface, with a midline of the lateral surface being offset relative to a plane extended radially through a center of a respective tooth.
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