| 摘要 |
<p>A random engagement roller chain sprocket (112, 114), comprising a number of first teeth (150) having a first engaging and disengaging flank, and a number of second teeth (152) having a second engaging and disengaging flank. One of the first engaging flanks (164) cooperating with one of the first disengaging or second disengaging flanks (168) of a first adjacent tooth (166) to define a first asymmetric tooth space (154) for receiving a roller (128) of an associated roller chain (116). The first asymmetric tooth space (154) including a first root surface (156) adapted for contacting the roller (128) during rotation of the sprocket (112, 114). One of the second engaging flanks (184) cooperating with one of the first disengaging or second disengaging flanks (188) of a second adjacent tooth (186) to define a second asymmetric tooth space (158) for receiving a roller (128). The second asymmetric tooth space (158) including a second root surface (160) being spaced from a roller (128) so as to define a clearance (196) therebetween during rotation of the sprocket (112, 114).</p> |
