Silent chain and sprocket system
CA 1290171 C · Owner: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. · Inventors: Ledvina, Timothy James
Overview
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A silent chain (10) for automotive vehicle or industrial drive applications wherein the chain is formed of blocks (11) of links (12) alternating with pairs of guide links (13) joined by pivot pins (14,14') wherein both teeth (23,23') of each link (12) are in driving engagement with the teeth (32,33,34 etc.) of the driving sprocket (31) with alternating inside flank (25) and outside flank (24') engagement. The pins (14) joining the guide links (13) and blocks (11) of links lie on the approximate pitch diameter (42) of the sprocket.
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- Granted October 8, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 8, 2008.
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