Oliver R. McKnight
Engineering at Plantation Dr, Bossier City, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0016200
Issued Date
Mar 30, 1977
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2006
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Industrial Engineer
Address
Address
2611 Plantation Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111
Professional information
Sprocket And Method For Producing Same
US Patent:
4036071, Jul 19, 1977
Filed:
Apr 2, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/673284
Inventors:
Oliver R. McKnight - Bossier City LA
William M. Seaman - Shreveport LA
William M. Seaman - Shreveport LA
Assignee:
Hollis and Company - Caddo LA
International Classification:
F16H 5530, F16H 5506, B21D 5326, B21K 128
US Classification:
74243R
Abstract:
A sprocket designed to drive chains in power transmission systems, which is characterized by a tooth profile having clearance, loading, and topping curves tailored to a selected chain barrel diameter and chain pitch, a selected pressure angle compatible with minimum stress on each engaged tooth of the sprocket, and a continuously curving tooth profile also contributing to the minimizing of stresses.