Patent ID: 6387001
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: F16G

Abstract:
A chain assembly for use with a sprocket, said chain assembly having a series of interleaved inner links ad and outer links;each outer link having a pair of outer link plates mounted to a pair of spaced pin members, said pin members having a substantially uniform diameter, said outer plates being permitted to freely rotate with respect to said pin members; each inner link having a pair of inner link plates mounted to at least one of said pair of spaced pin members, said inner plates being permitted to freely rotate with respect to said pin members; a plurality of keepers secured about said pin members, said keepers having an opening therein sized to accept said pin members therethrough, a first pair of keepers being press fit on said pin members and located inside of said inside link plates, a second pair of said keepers being press fit on said pin members and located outside of said outside link plates, said outside link plates and said inner link plates being held in position in the lateral direction on said pin members by said plurality of keepers, said pin members being constructed and arranged to contact the teeth of an associated sprocket.