Patent ID: 6059097
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor chain, comprising:a plurality of alternating carrier links and connector links;each of said carrier links comprisinga link body, defining a forward portion, a rear portion, and left and right sides;a forward knuckle and a rear knuckle on said link body;said link body defining forward and rear holes for receiving chain pins;each of said connector links being received by the forward portion of one carrier link and by the rear portion of another carrier link; anda plurality of pins holding said respective carrier and connector links together to form said chain;wherein each of said carrier links in the assembled chain provides a forward drive surface and a rear drive surface for receiving sprocket teeth to drive the chain from below the chain; andwherein said chain pins have a non-circular cross-section; and said connector links define forward and rear internal surfaces which are shaped to receive the chain pins and to restrict relative motion between said chain pins and said connector links.