Endless belt power transmission systems or components – Positive drive belt – Belt formed of rigid links
Patent
1987-04-01
1988-07-26
Novosad, Stephen J.
Endless belt power transmission systems or components
Positive drive belt
Belt formed of rigid links
474213, F16G 1304
Patent
active
047597402
ABSTRACT:
A silent chain for automotive vehicle or industrial drive applications wherein the chain is formed of blocks of links alternating with pairs of guide links joined by pivot pins wherein both teeth of each link are in driving engagement with the teeth of the driving sprocket with alternating inside flank and outside flank engagement. The pins joining the guide links and blocks of links lie on the approximate pitch diameter of the sprocket. Each link has the inside flank defined by a compound curve with one radius centered in an aperture center for the link.
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Borg-Warner Automotive Inc.
Bui Thuy M.
Geppert James A.
Novosad Stephen J.
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