Global Patent Index - EP 0636459 A1

EP 0636459 A1 19950201 - Chain assembly/disassembly.

Title (en)

Chain assembly/disassembly.

Title (de)

Zusammenfügen/Lösen von Ketten.

Title (fr)

Assemblage/Desassemblage de chaînes.

Publication

EP 0636459 A1 19950201 (EN)

Application

EP 94305229 A 19940715

Priority

GB 9315519 A 19930727

Abstract (en)

A tool (20) is adapted to remove and insert link pins from and into joints connecting adjacent links of a chain. The chain components are positioned at an operative region (26) at which they are supported against plastics deformation whilst a punch (34) mounted on a movable carrier (36) is used to remove or insert a link pin. An angling post (54) induces an angle between the chain components such that the free outer link plate at a joint is preferably supported against plastic deformation by contact with its adjacent inner link plate. A retention member (60) helps to retain the chain components at the operative region (26) . An orientation post, receivable between the outer link plates at a joint, ensures that the joint can only be positioned at the operative region (26) in one orientation and the width of the jaw of the operative region (26) ensures that a joint can only be positioned at one site. A storage recess (68) with a removable cap (70) may be used to retain a spare link pin or rivet for a chain. To be accompanied when published by Figure 2 of the drawings. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B25B 27/22

IPC 8 full level

B25B 27/22 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B25B 27/22 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0636459 A1 19950201; GB 9315519 D0 19930908

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 94305229 A 19940715; GB 9315519 A 19930727