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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2022
Applicant:
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
Inventors:
Michael Hendrik Degroot, Rockford, MI (US);
Peter Hilkhuijsen, Enschede, NL;
Martin Sprenkeler, Enschede, NL;
Gerko Hulshof, Aalten, NL;
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 23/06 (2006.01); F16H 55/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 23/06 (2013.01); F16H 55/12 (2013.01);
Abstract
A split sprocket for conveyor belts or chains comprises a first section and a second section that mates with the first section to form a sprocket with drive teeth distributed about the periphery and a central hub for retaining a shaft. The second section is inserted into a space in the first section and rotated into an engaged position to form a complete sprocket.