Patent ID: 7252192
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor chain intended for travel along an intended direction on a given path, said conveyor chain comprising: a chain pin; a first link module including a first plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction of conveyor travel and which respectively have therein aligned first bores receiving said chain pin, and which define a series of spaces, said first link module further including a second plurality of laterally spaced eyes extending in a direction opposite to the direction of conveyor travel and being laterally offset from said first plurality of laterally spaced eyes; a second link module including a third plurality of laterally spaced eyes which respectively have therein aligned second bores receiving said chain pin to prevent disconnection of said first and second modules; and a roller assembly detachably mounted to at least one of said first and second link modules between adjacent laterally spaced eyes of said at least one of said first and second link modules, and a portion of said roller assembly extending downwardly from said at least one of said first and second link modules.