Institute of High Performance Computing

Sunstar Logistic Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Yoshihisa Noguchi

Yu Wang

Gui Rong Liu

Kwang Peng Quek

Chun Lu

An improved tooth profile for a roller chain sprocket enables noise reduction from impact and polygonal action during the meshing process. The profile of the engaging flank consists of three portions which are the seating, impact and distal portions all three of which are arcs with well-defined radii and arc centers. The profile of the disengaging flank is determined in accordance to a modified form of the JIS standard in which the sprocket pitch is smaller than the roller chain pitch. The impact point is located at the tangent point, thus permitting a gradual change of the roller velocity, thereby lessening the impact level and the effects of polygonal action.

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Shiga, Japan

Yoshihisa Noguchi