---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001354"
title: "Resilient link for conveyor chain"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:05:17.848275Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001354"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g17/26"
  - "b65g17/40"
  - "b65g17/40"
  - "b65g19/20"
  - "b65g19/20"
  - "b65g17/38"
---

# Resilient link for conveyor chain

## Abstract

A link is provided for a conveyor chain that is configured to convey material in a direction of travel. The link includes a first end coupled to a first adjacent link, a second end opposite the first end and coupled to a second adjacent link, and a deformable portion positioned between the first end and the second end. The deformable portion is configured to elastically deform in response to loads exerted in a direction parallel to the direction of travel of the conveyor chain, thereby changing a distance between the first end and the second end.