Linked disc assembly

A linked disc assembly for use in continuous chain tensioning assemblies in tubular chain drag conveyors with no metal to metal contact points in the conveying area with wet Clean In Place features, said linked disc assembly comprising a series of first link members connected to each other coextensively and indirectly via a series of alternating double ear first disc members, so that an elongated linked disc assembly be formed;

• each disc member comprises a disc plate defining a peripheral edge and two opposite main walls merging with said peripheral edge, an ear member transversely projecting from each of the two said main walls respectively;
• each ear member consisting of an arcuate leg circumscribing an open through channel extending parallel to said disc plate, each said through channel from a given disc member is loosely engaged by a corresponding link member, whereby a hinge mount is formed therebetween;
• wherein each link member is of the open chain link type defining a single unitary body having two opposite arcuate portions joined at one end thereof and spaced at their opposite spaced end portions thereof by a spacing gap for access to an enclosure circumscribed said link member body;
• and further including a ramp means providing manual guided quick release through passage of a link member transversely through said ear member arcuate leg while largely avoiding accidental release thereof.