A ROLLER CHAIN SPROCKET WITH CUSHION RINGS

摘要

A roller chain sprocket includes a number of sprocket teeth (250) each having an engaging flank (264) and a disengaging flank (268). An engaging flank of a first tooth of the sprocket cooperates with a disengaging flank of a second tooth to define a tooth space (254) having a root surface (256) extending between the engaging flank and the disengaging flank. The root surface has a first root surface portion defined by a first radius extending from an arc center (408) of the first root surface portion. A cushion ring (244) is mounted to a first face of the sprocket and has a number of alternating compression pads (402) and grooves. A first groove has a first groove portion defined by a second radius extending from an arc center (408) of the first groove portion. A first compression pad having an inclined outer surface (406) defined by a leading edge that is spaced radially inward relative to a trailing edge.