FIELD: mechanical engineering; materials handling facilities; transportation of loads with support from bottom without pressure on unit loads. SUBSTANCE: intermediate roller can be installed in working position and in freewheeling position. Intermediate roller consists of sprocket and gear wheel for engagement with gear connected with carrying roller and made so that sprocket forming intermediate roller and gear wheel are made consisting of two parts coaxially fitted one into the other, each provided with corresponding members with geometric closure arranged to form at least one space for fitting of at least one shock absorbing member with clearance to provide turning. EFFECT: prevention of shocks at putting into operation; no deceleration of drive. 36 cl, 13 dwg
