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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2009
Andrea Andreoli, Modena, IT;
Davide Calciolari, Modena, IT;
Andrea Andreoli, Modena, IT;
Davide Calciolari, Modena, IT;
Rexnord Marbett S.R.L., Correggio (Reggio Emilia), IT;
Abstract
A conveyor chain () for conveying articles is proposed. The chain includes a sequence of links (), each link defining a support surface () for the articles to be conveyed. Each link is hinged to a preceding link in the chain by means of a pin () having a first axis and is pivotable with respect to the preceding link by means of a sleeve () having a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Said sleeve is coaxially rotatable with respect to a gudgeon () which is coaxial to the second axis and crossed by the pin. Said gudgeon is coupled with a plate-like element () adapted to be hold into a seat () of the link in such a way to be flush with said support surface. The shape of the plate-like elements and the coupling thereof with the respective gudgeons is such that the plate-like element associated with a link extends to cover the gudgeon of the subsequent link in the chain when the chain configuration is substantially planar.