Guide chain

摘要

A guide chain has a plurality of easily connectable and disconnectable link modules. Each link module comprises: a main body section (10) including a base plate (12), a pair of facing side plates (14) extending from the base plate (12) and a flexible hinge plate (30) extending from an edge of the base plate (12); a joint section (40) maintaining a connection between the flexible hinge plate (30) of the adjacent link module and said base plate (12) of the main body section (10); and a flap (60) which is detachably attached to the side plates (14). The main body section (10) is made of an elastically deformable resin material, and the joint section (40) is made of a stiffer material so as to reinforce and support the base plate (12) and the side plates (14).