Padded chain for a conveyor

摘要

A padded driver chain for use in an accumulating conveyor which forms a continuous upper surface (210) for contact with the rollers of the conveyor. The chain (100) has pads (200) attached thereto, each of which is configured with a cutout allowing it to overlap and nest with adjacent pads (200). This enables the pads (200) and chain (100) to be used in systems requiring a reverse-wrapping of the chain about a sprocket or roller such as a chain take up roller.