Abstract: A tow chain consisting of a series of links which are joined together in a hingeable manner by means of vertical shafts. These links have such a towing pattern that the total sum of horizontal widths of the contact surfaces of two successive links of the tow chain are equal to or slightly smaller than the maximum horizontal width of the tow chain.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 1992
Date of Patent:
July 13, 1993
Assignee:
Elektriciteit Voor Goederenbehandeling Marine en Industrie, in het kort Egemin, naamloze vennootschap