Patent ID: 9090401
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A chain link for a curved conveyor chain, comprising: a main body including an articulation section, a fork section, and a driver structure configured to take along material to be conveyed; a pin; and two slide sections provided opposite one another on the articulation section, wherein the pin defines an elongate and circular cylinder, at least in a central section, wherein in the articulation section a pin opening is provided through which the pin can pass in a manner which allows it to rotate relative to at least two axes, wherein the fork section has an articulation recess configured to accommodate the articulation section of an adjacent identical chain link, wherein the bearing section and the two slide sections include wherein the articulation section has two opposite pin apertures, which can accommodate opposite ends of the pin of the adjacent chain link, wherein at least one slide section, which is composed of a different material from the main body, is provided on the main body, wherein the two slide sections surround the pin, wherein the main bodies of two adjacent identical chain links are held at a distance by the slide sections in such a way that the articulation and fork sections thereof touch only at the slide sections, and wherein: