Abstract: A transmission chainformed of alternating outer chain links (2) and inner chain links (3), connected by pins (4);the outer chain links (2) and the inner chain links (3) being formed of outer plates (21) and inner plates (31);each outer plate (21) and inner plate (31) having two widened ends (23,33) each provided with a hole (25, 35) to accommodate the pin (4) and connected by a connection part (24,34) characterized in thatthe connecting parts (24,34) of the plates (21,31) comprise apertures (26,36) and the pins (4) are hollow.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2000
Assignee:
Sachs Industries S.A. (Huret et Maillard Reunis)
Abstract: The tensioner includes a body (12) defining a blind cylindrical cavity (14) and a piston (20) slidably mounted in the cavity (14) and adapted to bias a pressure shoe (24) into contact with the endless connection element (26) so as to put the latter under tension. The inner end (18) of the cavity defines an orifice (28) for connection to a source of liquid under pressure and closable by a resilient blade (36) constituting a check valve.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 27, 1994
Date of Patent:
January 21, 1997
Assignee:
Sachs Industries S.A. (Huret et Maillard Reunis)