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Drag chain sprocket
Assignee: INDUSTRIAL CHAIN PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1980-02-07
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 2000-02-07
Abstract
Abstract An improved drag chain sprocket comprising two spaced-apart discs on a hub with removable teeth bolted to the discs. The open design of the sprocket prevents build-up of abrasive materials between the sprocket and the chain. The mounting position of the teeth may be altered to utilize unworn surfaces, thereby extending the working life of the sprocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Horkey
- 👤 John R. Marasco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H55/00; F16H55/02; F16H55/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sprocket for a drag chain comprising: a hub adapted to be mounted on a supporting shaft, a pair of plates spacedly mounted on said hub to extend radially therefrom, a plurality of equiangularly spaced recesses formed in said plates inwardly from their peripheries with each recess comprising axially aligned portions formed one in each plate and each portion extending across the full width of the plate, said plates having radially oriented fastener receiving apertures opening into said recesses a plurality of individual teeth apertured for receiving fastener means, said teeth being mounted one in each of said recesses wtih the chain engaging portion spanning at least distance between the outside surfaces of said plates and providing at least one chain engaging surfaces along its sides, and fastener means for detachably mounting said teeth in said recesses, whereby when said chain engaging surface of a tooth is worn, it may be removed from the associated recess and replaced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sprocket for a drag chain comprising: a hub adapted to be mounted on a supporting shaft, a pair of plates spacedly mounted on said hub to extend radially therefrom, a plurality of equiangularly spaced recesses formed in said plates inwardly from their peripheries with each recess comprising axially aligned portions formed one in each plate and each portion extending across the full width of the plate, said plates having radially oriented fastener receiving apertures opening into said recesses a plurality of individual teeth apertured for receiving fastener means, said teeth being mounted one in each of said recesses wtih the chain engaging portion spanning at least distance between the outside surfaces of said plates and providing at least one chain engaging surfaces along its sides, and fastener means for detachably mounting said teeth in said recesses, whereby when said chain engaging surface of a tooth is worn, it may be removed from the associated recess and replaced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 1 wherein: each of said teeth are provided with at least two chain engaging surfaces along its sides, one surface being diametrically opposed to the other surface on the tooth, whereby when one chain engaging surface of a tooth is worn, it may be removed from the associated recess and replaced in the same recess with its other surface positioned for engaging the chain.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: the periphery of said plates define a circular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: each of said teeth comprises a metallic elongated rectangular configuration having one chain engaging surface on each exposed side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: each of said teeth comprises an elongated cylindrical metallic bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: each of said plates is provided with a plurality of spacedly positioned apertures around its periphery which form ports for the movement therethrough of comminuted material trapped between said plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: said teeth are provided with apertures extending therethrough for cooperating with said means for detachably mounting said teeth in said recesses in one of two positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 4 wherein: said chain engaging surface on each exposed side thereof comprises a tapered portion forming one side of the crest of the tooth.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The sprocket set forth in claim 2 wherein: said teeth are provided with apertures extending thereinto for cooperation with said means for detachably mounting said teeth in said recesses in one of two positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
144 words
A sprocket for a drag chain comprising: a hub adapted to be mounted on a supporting shaft, a pair of plates spacedly mounted on said hub to extend radially therefrom, a plurality of equiangularly spaced recesses formed in said plates inwardly from their peripheries with each recess comprising axially aligned portions formed one in each plate and each portion extending across the full width of the plate, a plurality of individual teeth, said teeth being mounted one in each of said recesses spanning the space between said plates and providing at least one chain engaging surfaces along its sides, and means for detachably mounting said teeth in one of four positions in said recesses, whereby when said chain engaging surface of a tooth is worn, said tooth may be removed from the associated recess and replaced in another of said positions in said recess.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
144 words
A sprocket for a drag chain comprising: a hub adapted to be mounted on a supporting shaft, a pair of plates spacedly mounted on said hub to extend radially therefrom, a plurality of equiangularly spaced recesses formed in said plates inwardly from their peripheries with each recess comprising axially aligned portions formed one in each plate and each portion extending across the full width of the plate, a plurality of individual teeth, said teeth being mounted one in each of said recesses spanning the space between said plates and providing at least one chain engaging surfaces along its sides, and means for detachably mounting said teeth in one of four positions in said recesses, whereby when said chain engaging surface of a tooth is worn, said tooth may be removed from the associated recess and replaced in another of said positions in said recess.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |