Abstract: In a chain conveyor having at least one chain strand, U-shaped connecting shakles (5), which in each case enclose a sidepiece (6) of a chain link (3) oriented perpendicularly to the chain wheel axis, serve to connect chain links (3) with conveying members (4). In order to ensure a safe and firm connection, the sidepiece (6) of the chain link (3) enclosed by the connecting shackle (5) rests in a support and guide bed (14), arranged on the conveying member (4) and partly enclosing it, of a component (13) which is provided with a recess (15) which is opposite to a recess (11) in the curvature (10) of the connecting shackle (5).