Master link assembly

Machine element or mechanism – Gearing – Toothed gear and recirculated unconnected elements

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F16G 1302, F16G 1308

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039397211

ABSTRACT:
A master link assembly for releasably coupling the opposing ends of a series of articulated links to form a chain, wherein the opposing ends are defined by a pair of roller link assemblies each having a pair of opposing link plates with pitch holes extending between the opposing faces thereof and a pair of tubular bushings press-fitted thereinto comprising first and second link plates each including a pair of pitch holes extending between the opposing faces thereof, a pair of connecting pins selectively configured for slidable insertion into the tubular bushings and for insertion into the pitch holes of the first and second link plates, means for limiting the separation of the first and second link plates to a predetermined maximum separation, the limiting means including a bifurcated clip spring selectively configured for placement about the connecting pins adjacent the outer face of one of the first and second link plates, a locking plate having a U-shaped configuration, wherein the legs of the locking plate extend substantially perpendicularly from the top portion thereof and are in parallel spaced relation, the spacing being selected to correspond to the width of the spring clip, an aperture in the one link plate, an aperture in the locking plate top portion, and screw means for securing the locking plate to the one link plate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3643517 (1972-02-01), Paul
patent: 3709054 (1973-01-01), Montano
patent: 3885445 (1975-05-01), Montano

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