摘要 |
The invention relates to a chain shortening element (1) for link chains, having a head portion (2), a central portion (3), and a chain receiving portion (4). An opening (6) through which a chain (14) passes is provided in the central portion (3), and a longitudinal slot (7) extends outwards from the opening (6) into the chain receiving portion (4). The limbs (35) of a vertical chain link (19) can be guided into the longitudinal slot (7), and a pocket (12) for at least partly receiving a horizontal chain link (20) is arranged on at least one side in the chain receiving portion (4). A supporting cam (9) is formed in a depression (8) of the longitudinal slot (7), said supporting cam (9) supporting the vertical chain link (19) and protruding into the pocket (12) at least in some sections, and a securing means is designed so as to protrude into the longitudinal slot (7). The securing means fits over a limb (35) of the vertical chain link (19) at least in some regions. |