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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 1997
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1995
Tomonori Okuda, Nabari, JP;
John C Skurka, Brooktondale, NY (US);
Borg-Warner Automotive, K.K., Nabari, JP;
Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc., Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
A power transmission chain with a spring link of improved durability. The chain includes a plurality of link plates. Each of the links has a pair of pinholes. The links are interleaved and are connected by rocker joints inserted in the pinholes. Guide links are placed at the outermost sides of the inner links. A spring link with a pair of pinholes formed in it is placed between adjacent link plates. The link plate contacting parts at both ends of spring link are located outside of the link apertures. The spring links may also be placed in the chain in two different orientations.