Nested end link and multi-link conveyor chain

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8485351
APP PUB NO 20130087436A1
SERIAL NO

13687372

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Disclosed is a multi-link conveyor that includes nestable end protector links that capture and retain link pins. The end protector link includes a first link segment having an outer wall, a non-circular bore having a cross-section larger than a cross-section of one of the pins, a circular counterbore connected to the non-circular bore and having a diameter larger than the head of one of the pins, and a circular countersink connected to the counterbore and having a first diameter that equals the diameter of the counterbore and a second diameter, flush with the outer wall, having a diameter larger than the first diameter. The end protector link includes a second link segment, adapted to nest with the first link segment of another end protector link, having an outer wall in a second vertical plane and a flush non-circular bore extending perpendicularly through the outer wall.

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RAMSEY PRODUCTS CORPORATIONCHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28266

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hall, William Carleton Gastonia, US 5 19
Knolles, Thomas Gerald Huntersville, US 2 5
Stalvey, Charles Stone Mt. Holly, US 4 16

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