Patent ID: 9711959
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: F16G,H02G

Claim:
1. Chain link of an energy-conducting chain, comprising: two parallel side tabs, and at least one transverse crosspiece, wherein the two side tabs couple with each transverse crosspiece via a contact-pivot-engage process, wherein each side tab defines an accommodation, and a counter-bearing having an engagement depression on an outer side of the side tab that accommodates an engagement crosspiece, wherein each transverse crosspiece defines a set of contact surfaces and a set of locking elements, each locking element including a spring element having an engagement crosspiece, wherein each transverse crosspiece and the two side tabs are constructed and arranged to form two pivot groups, each pivot group being formed by a contact surface of that transverse crosspiece and an accommodation of a side tab that contacts the contact surface, each pivot group providing a pivot axis transverse to a longitudinal axis defined by the chain link, and wherein each transverse crosspiece and the two side tabs are further constructed and arranged to form two engagement groups, each engagement group being formed by a locking element of that transverse crosspiece and a counter-bearing of a side tab that accommodates the locking element.