CHAIN LINK SHARPENING METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

Embodiments provide various components of a chain saw, including saw chain elements, sprockets, and other fixtures, that may facilitate sharpening of cutter links during operation. In various embodiments, the components may increase stability during sharpening, provide nose mounted sharpening fixtures, and/or facilitate the resizing and/or reshaping of a sharpening element.

主权项

1. A sprocket, comprising:
radially directed sprocket teeth forming a plurality of gullets, wherein each gullet is configured to receive a tang of a center link; and support rims coaxially disposed on each side of the radially directed sprocket teeth, wherein the support rims include a plurality of facets configured to support a cutter link as the cutter link traverses the sprocket and engages a sharpening element.