OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001217

Sprocket and rollers for log chain conveyor mechanism of an automatic carwash system

Published: 2026-09-15T19:04:12.602337Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001217
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A sprocket for guiding or driving a conveyor chain of a carwash conveyor
includes a sprocket ring and first and second support rings flanking opposite
sides of the sprocket ring. Flanges on the first and second support rings are
spaced apart axially from the sprocket ring so as to form a channel between
the flanges that receives drive links of the conveyor chain. The first and
second support rings and flanges thereof support a portion of a roller
assembly of the carwash conveyor to thereby limit lateral tilting of the
roller assembly and/or twisting of the conveyor chain. Also disclosed is a
reversible roller assembly including a double-nosed lug, which can be reversed
relative to the conveyor chain to extend the service life of the roller
assembly.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001217
Published 2026-09-15T19:04:12.602337Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001217