1. Transmission Chains
1.5 SPECIALTY CHAINS, TYPE 1
1.5.1Bicycle Chain Transmission
Application Example These chains transmit the power of pedaling to the back wheel (Figure 1.16). Most bikes use chain; a few styles use cog belts, but these are the exceptions. In the early stages of chain development, chain design grew in response to development in bicycles. Bicycles are categorized as shown in Table 1.7. In addition to bicycles, these chains may be used in low-speed, light-load transmission operations, for example, in agriculture machines or with electric garage door openers.
Figure 1.16 Most Bicycles Use Chain
Table 1.7 Categories of Bicycles
Category
Models of Bicycles
General
Sports, small-tire, general-purpose, child’s
Infant
Infant’s
Special Purpose
Road racing, heavy-duty carriage, track racing, mountain, tricycle, tandem
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