Patent ID: 9464689
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: F16G,H02G

Claim Text:
1. An energy chain for a plurality of supply lines in a clean room application, comprising: a plurality of chain links disposed between a fixed connector and a movable connector; the plurality of chain links articulable to each other, wherein the plurality of chain links present a housing for a passage of said plurality of supply lines; wherein adjacent chain links of the plurality of chain links are pivotable against each other by a hinged connection configured to provide a movable deflection zone having a predetermined curvature between the fixed connector and the movable connector; characterized in that wherein a bendable, tubular envelope circumferentially surrounds the plurality of chain links between said two connectors in a continuous closed manner and serving as a containment to prevent release of configured to contain abrasion particles, wherein the tubular envelope is supported and entrained by at least a portion of the plurality of chain links; wherein the tubular envelope is formed of a material which is elastic and sufficiently flexible for absorbing said predetermined curvature of the deflection zone and for following movement thereof; and wherein the tubular envelope is configured as a corrugated tube.