Chain, in particular side chain of a traction device - or. Protective tire chain

摘要

The chain is composed of oval chain links (1 to 4) which in each case surround a receiving opening (6), and of inserts (5) provided to shorten the chain length. The entire length of the insert (5) is arranged in the receiving openings (6) of two chain links (2, 3) engaging one in the other and its entire length is surrounded by the two chain links (2, 3) in the manner of a cage in such a manner that its longitudinal axis approximately coincides with the longitudinal axis (e) of the two chain links (2, 3) which engage one in the other. The insert (5) can thereby be inserted into directly adjacent chain links (2, 3) in such a manner that intermediate chain links do not hang loosely in the chain and in the region of the inserts (5) no kinks occur in the chain. The insert (5) is perfectly held by the two chain links (2, 3) and forms an abutment for the two chain links (2, 3), on which said links are securely supported in the case of tensile stressing of the chain. IMAGE