Chain Link and Method for Forming Chain Link
AssigneeWolff Industries, Inc.
InventorsDavid H. Wolff, David Vogel
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Abstract
Chain links and methods for forming chain links are provided. A method may include inserting a pin into a pin hole defined in a boss insert, and introducing the boss insert to a mold cavity defined in a mold plate of a mold assembly. The method further includes flowing chain link substrate to the mold cavity, and cooling the chain link substrate such that a chain link is formed. The chain link includes a base portion, a platform extending from the base portion, and a rib assembly extending from the platform and including a plurality of ribs and defining a central pocket. The boss insert is disposed in the pocket, and the pin is disposed in the pin hole of the boss insert.
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A method for forming a chain link, the method comprising:
- inserting a pin into a pin hole defined in a boss insert;
- introducing the boss insert to a mold cavity defined in a mold plate of a mold assembly;
- flowing chain link substrate to the mold cavity;
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- cooling the chain link substrate such that a chain link is formed, the chain link comprising a base portion, a platform extending from the base portion, a tube extending from the platform and defining a central pocket, the boss insert disposed in the pocket, and the pin disposed in the pin hole of the boss insert.
A method for forming a chain link, the method comprising:
- flowing chain link substrate to a mold cavity defined in a mold plate of a mold assembly;
- flowing chain link substrate to a pin mold cavity defined in the mold plate;
- cooling the chain link substrate such that a chain link is formed, the chain link comprising a base portion, a platform extending from the base portion, and a tube extending from the platform and defining a central pocket;
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- cooling the chain link substrate such that a pin is formed, the pin insertable into a pin hole defined in a boss insert.
A chain link, comprising:
- a base portion;
- a platform extending from the base portion;
- a tube extending from the platform, the tube defining a central pocket;
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- a boss insert disposed in the central pocket, the boss insert comprising an insert body defining a central bore, the insert body comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall defining the central bore.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.