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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2000
Dieter Specht, Arcegno, CH;
Interroll Holding, AG, San Antonino, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to a conveyor chain ( ) with a plurality of main links ( ) which are moveably interconnected by connecting links ( ). A first end of a first main link ( ) forms a first joint ( ) with a first end of a connecting link ( ) in the longitudinal direction of the chain. Said joint ( ) allows a pivoting movement about an axis (A), essentially at a right angle to the longitudinal direction of the chain and essentially parallel to the chain surface. The second end of the connecting link ( ) forms a second joint ( ) with the second end of the next main link ( ). The second joint allows a pivoting movement about an axis (B), perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chain and the pivoting axis (A) of the first joint ( ). The two axes (A, B) are situated in different planes when seen in the longitudinal direction of the chain.