Abstract: An improved chain conveyor and pallet structure are disclosed in which the pallet contacts the middle link of the three-link chains typically employed in chain conveyors, and is supported upon the outer and inner links of the chain. The distance between the pallet contact members and the support surfaces is increased such that the pallet may be removed from the chain conveyor for repair or placement on a second conveyor. In another feature of the present invention, the pallet is supported on the center link on both its upper and lower run, allowing the use of heavier sturdier pallets. At least some of the rollers in the middle links are preferably of a greater diameter than the rollers on the inner or outer links reducing the stress between the link and the pallet, and increasing the lift of both members.

Abstract: An improved chain conveyor and pallet structure are disclosed in which the pallet contacts the second, or middle link of the three-link chains typically employed in chain conveyors. The pallet contacts the middle link, and is supported upon the outer and inner links of the chain. In addition, the distance between the pallet contact members and the support surfaces is increased such that the pallet may be removed from the chain conveyor for repair or placement on a second conveyor. With the improved pallet structure, up to four times as much weight may be supported than in prior art pallets which were typically supported on the innermost link of the three-link endless chains.