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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 1981
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1979
Gerald W Gurney, Ada, MI (US);
C. L. Frost & Son, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
The specification discloses a chain link assembly and chain incorporating same especially adapted for enclosed track-type conveyors. The assembly includes elongated link members each with chain pivot pin or fastener receiving openings at either end and spaced, rigid bridge means at two positions intermediate the ends and pin openings for spacing and supporting the link members. Preferably the bridge members include means for supporting a chain wheel support while the link member ends include curved surfaces with openings which are elongated to allow articulation of the assembly with respect to other link members in a chain. In one form, the link members are identical, each including one bridge member having an indexing tab received in the opposite link member to align the openings and keep the link members in registry.