FIELD: transport.
SUBSTANCE: sprocket (23) has outer circular surface (26) and fulcrum pin, recesses for chain horizontal links and recesses for chain vertical links. Recesses for chain vertical links are separated by teeth 36. Side face 39 of tooth in contact with loaded chain vertical link features special profile and sizes. Chain sizes are selected so that vertical link does not come in contact with tooth side face by its front part unless definite load is applied on the chain. Contact between tooth side face and front part of chain appropriate link occurs only definite load is exceeded.
EFFECT: sprocket that allows increased load on chain links.
29 cl, 7 dwg, 1 tbl
