Abstract: A feeder chain for the supply of all types of consumable material to units that move on tracks. The chain comprises a plurality of chain links and has a continuous inner space for feed lines, whereby the chain links have pivotably interconnected outer side pieces that are provided with stops for delimiting the mutual pivot angle. Each chain link is provided with two detachable crosspieces for interconnecting the outer side pieces thereof. The crosspieces are tubular pieces that are insertable via a force fit onto projections of the outer side pieces.

Abstract: A cable handling chain link including an open sided cable compartment defined between an upper wall, a lower wall and a partition extending between the upper and lower walls, the partition being located in board from the side edges of the upper and lower walls which side edges define the open side of the compartment, and a cable retention device releasably connectable to the chain link, the cable retention device being a unitary member of generally elongate form having an abutment face which abuts against the inside face of one of said walls, and having a resilient tongue formation which co-operates with said inside face and a reaction member formed on the chain link to resiliently urge said abutment face into contact with said inside face, a detent member on said abutment face and/or said tongue for co-operation with the chain link to restrain longitudinal withdrawal of the retention device and a lateral projection extending laterally away from said abutment face toward the opposite wall, said lateral projec

Abstract: A guide or feeder chain for power and supply lines is provided. The chain includes chain links formed from two spaced-apart side pieces or link members that are disposed parallel to one another and are interconnected via crosspieces. Successive chain links are pivotably interconnected where they overlap one another. So that the chain links can slide on one another without becoming worn or generating noise, sliding skids are detachably secured to narrow sides of the side pieces or link members.

Abstract: A narrow pitch articulated chain wherein the chain links have a narrow pitch and include a concave bearing surface in the bottom thereof in order to travel around a small diameter nose bar and effect an end transfer of small items from a flat top product transport chain. The pitch of the chain links is 0.625 inches or less, and the radius of the bearing surface and nose bar are both 0.5 inches or less and substantially equal to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy-conducting chain made from plastics material, in which the cross-pieces contain conical extensions and sprung stop tongues, in which the stop engagement can be released in a simple manner by means of a screwdriver and the individual elements can be reliably protected against damage caused by clumsy handling.

Abstract: A transmission or conveyor chain composed of a plurality of interconnected identical links which are attachable and detachable without need for pivot pins or other separate connecting hardware. Each link is preferably molded as a unitary structure of plastic material.

Abstract: A transmission or conveyor chain composed of a plurality of interconnected identical links which are attachable and detachable without need for pivot pins or other separate connecting hardware. Each link is preferably molded as a unitary structure of plastic material.

Abstract: A transmission or conveyor chain composed of a plurality of interconnected identical links which are attachable and detachable without need for pivot pins or other separate connecting hardware. Each link is preferably molded as a unitary structure of plastic material.

Abstract: In an energy supply chain for receiving cables, hoses and the like, the chain links are made box-shaped and are provided alternately with studs and circular orifices on their side walls, and consist entirely of plastic material, without the use of additional connecting elements. Each chain link consists of a pair of mirror-inverted side plates and of a pair of identically equal crosspieces, all of which made of plastic material. In a modified embodiment only the side plates of every second chain link are connected to one another by means of crosspieces, while the side pieces of the intervening chain links carry fork-shaped projections for receiving a flexible band. The afore-said two bands extending on both sides of the energy supply chain and over the entire length of the same, cover the interior against dirt or water splashes penetrating from outside.

Abstract: A guide chain for carrying lines that supply all types of expendable material from a fixed connection to a movable consuming device. In order to provide the guide chain with a periphery that is as completely closed as possible and has as smooth a surface as possible, and in order to be able to assemble the individual parts in a straightforward manner, two basic variants are proposed. In one variant, recesses are provided in the side pieces and are respectively concentric to a pivot axis between that side piece and an adjacent side piece, with externally circular cylindrical cover elements being inserted in the recesses to cover horizontal gaps between adjacent chain links. Caps are provided to connect adjacent side pieces, with each cap having a concentric rim that extends into the recesses and grooves that interconnect the latter. Each cap also has projecting members that are disposed between stops of adjacent chain links. These projecting members limit the maximum pivot angle of adjacent chain links.

Abstract: A plastic watchband made of individual links, having greater variety in design and secureness of fit is provided. The plastic watch band is joined of a plurality of separate links, each link having an engagement projection on one platform for engaging an enjoining link through an engagement opening on another platform of an adjacent link. A flexible intermediate member is provided between the platforms. The intermediate region is angled relative to the platforms so that the engagement opening is offset relative to the engagement projection.

Abstract: A guide chain for guiding energy lines, with the guide chain being disposed between a fixed connection and a movable consuming device. The guide chain includes a plurality of interconnected chain link members, each of which is a one-piece, inherently stable, U-shaped receiving member having two legs that are connected by a crosspiece and that form the links of the chain link member. Each of the chain link members is provided with a stop to limit the two-way pivot angle of adjacent interconnected ones of the chain link members. Each link of a given chain link member has a first end connected to the crosspiece, and a second end. A respective holding element is disposed on each second end of each link of a given chain link member. Each holding element projects inwardly toward the other link of that chain link member. A flexible cover strip is retained between the holding elements in a self-supporting manner for spanning the open portion of each chain link member.

Abstract: Detachable links are formed by a first link having a part-spherical end joined to a cylindrical first intermediate portion and a second link having a receiving end with spaced, generally U-shaped arms defining a slot. The arms resiliently spread apart to receive and then snap back to capture the part-spherical portion, leaving the cylindrical portion in the slot. The joined links may be freely relatively pivoted through substantially 180 degrees and may be freely relatively rotated through a full 360 degrees about the axis of the cylindrical portion. The part-spherical portion may have one upstanding cylindrical stub or a diametrically opposed pair which are positionable either between the legs of the arms or in the slot between arms. These stubs limit the free rotation between links by resisting same except as permitted by forcible rotation in 90 degree steps due to spreading apart and snapping back of the arms.

Abstract: An energy conductor chain for guiding energy conduits (6), particularly cables or hoses, from a fixed attachment point to a movable consuming load, comprises a plurality of chain links (A to E) formed by two outer plates (2, 3) which are connected with each other by a divisible bar, the mutual angle of swing of the adjacent chain links being limited by stops (9). In order to create an energy conductor chain of plastic which consists of only a few individual parts and which can be opened and closed without special tools, each chain link (A to E) is formed of a U-shaped receiving part (1) which is as a single piece of stable form and whose legs form the two outer plates (2, 3), and a closure yoke (5) which can be connected to the free edges of the outer plates (2, 3). The yoke is pivoted to the outer plate (3) by a joint and can be locked by an elastic hook (12) to the other outer plate (2).