Wear indicator for sprocket tip
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly, the sprocket tip comprising:
- a body defining at least one circumferential end face defining an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system, anda void defined on an internal face of the body positioned on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly is disclosed. The sprocket tip includes a body defining at least one circumferential end face forming an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system. A void is defined on an internal face of the body defined on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face.
27 Citations
19 Claims
-
1. A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly, the sprocket tip comprising:
-
a body defining at least one circumferential end face defining an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system, and a void defined on an internal face of the body positioned on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
-
5. A sprocket tin for a sprocket assembly, the sprocket tip comprising:
-
a body defining at least one circumferential end face defining an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system, and a void defined on an internal face of the body positioned on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face, wherein the body is formed as two identical sprocket tip halves, and each sprocket tip half of the sprocket tip halves partially defines the void.
-
-
12. A method of detecting a wear condition of a sprocket tip, the method comprising:
-
providing at least one sprocket tip including; a body defining at least one circumferential end face defining an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system, and a void defined on an internal face of the body on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face; repeatedly engaging the at least one sprocket tip against the traction system to drive the traction system; monitoring the engagement face of the at least one sprocket tip; and replacing the at least one sprocket tip when the engagement face of the at least one sprocket tip exposes the void. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
-
Specification