دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

n: a mechanical drive using a driving chain and chain gears to transmit power. Power transmissions use a roller chain, in which each link is made of side bars, transverse pins, and rollers on the pins. A double roller chain is made of two connected rows of links, a triple roller chain of three, and so forth. chain guard n: in a chain-and-sprocket drive, a case that protects workers from the moving drive. It also protects die drive from dirt and is part of the cooling and lubrication systems. Some enclose only one drive and some enclose several drives. May be made of sheet metal or plate metal. Heavier guards also support the shafts on bearings. Both types have access panels for inspection and maintenance.