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Articulated chain with low-friction link plate back

US9856942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

IWIS MOTORSYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Christoph Rampp · Birkenfeld, DE
Richard Koschig · Freising, DE
Jurgen Vogel · Leuna, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 28, 2016
Grant date	Jan 2, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2007/0872
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An articulated chain comprises alternate inner and outer chain links interconnected by a chain joint. Each inner chain link comprises at least one chain link plate and each outer chain link comprises at least two chain link plates, and the chain link plates have a structured link plate back that is adapted to be brought into contact with a tensioning or guide rail. The structured link plate back comprises at least one recess having a closed circumference or at least one recess having a circumference that is closed with the exception of an access opening, and is straight or slightly concave in shape for contact with a tensioning or guide rail. A chain drive comprising a driving sprocket, at least one driven sprocket, and at least one tensioning or guide rail and an articulated chain, in contact with the at least one tensioning or guide rail is provided.

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