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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1999
Klaus Heidrich, Netphen, DE;
Lorenz Klein, Netphen, DE;
Willibald Weber, Netphen, DE;
Herbert Wehler, Neunkirchen, DE;
Kabelschlepp GmbH, Siegen, DE;
Abstract
A chain link used in fabricating a flexible energy guide chain for supporting energy conduits from a fixed attachment point to a moveable consuming load. The chain link is composed of two parallel side plates and a base plate interconnecting the side plates so as to form a U-shaped passage for the conduits. A cover is pivotally mounted to one of the side plates by a hinge connection which permits pivotal movement between a first stable position wherein the passage is open and a second stable position wherein the passage is closed. The hinge exerts a spring force which resists movement of the cover from either of its stable positions toward the other stable position.