Patent ID: 6302816
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A chain guide for guiding a chain between a pair of sprockets in an engine timing system, said guide comprising:a bracket portion and an attached shoe portion, said bracket portion having a generally flat, elongated main body portion with a pair of spaced mounting holes formed therein for fixing said bracket to an associated engine; said main body portion having a longitudinal edge;a row of tabs formed along the entire length of said longitudinal edge, said row of tabs being bent perpendicular to said main body portion, some of said tabs being bent in a first direction and other of said tabs being bent in an opposite direction, said tabs of said first direction being alternated with said tabs of said opposite direction; said main body portion being substantially centered with respect to said row of alternating tabs;said shoe portion having a first side attached to said tabs and a second side adapted to contact and guide a tight strand portion of an associated chain.