Thermoplastic chain link for a modular conveyor chain

Details Thermoplastic chain link for a modular conveyor chain Thermoplastic chain link for a modular conveyor chain

1999-03-26

2000-12-19

Ellis, Christopher P.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Endless conveyor

198852, B65G 1706, B65G 1738

Patent

active

061616850

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an improved modular chain link used for constructing a modular conveyor chain. The chain link includes a plastic body having a plurality of spaced link ends which are adapted to intermesh with complementary link ends projecting from a link or links in an adjacent row. The link ends include axially aligned openings that are adapted to receive a connecting pin. The connecting pin extends through the openings in the link ends of the intermeshing links and fastens the adjacent links together such that the links can pivot with respect to each other. The improved modular chain link further includes a support member that is molded within the plastic body of the chain link. The support member increases the strength of the modular chain link and minimizes the thermal expansion and contraction that occurs when the chain link is subjected to a temperature change.

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