EP1851165A1

EP1851165A1 - Chain

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Publication number: EP1851165A1
Application number: EP06723087A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Karin Deffner
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-02-24
Filing date: 2006-02-23
Publication date: 2007-11-07
Also published as: DE102005008459A1; US7503163B2; US20080148705A1; WO2006089745A1

Abstract

Chin chain for bits/bridles for use on a horse (for example curb bit), comprising a first chain element turning out to the left and a second chain element turning out to the right, connected by a connecting element, the connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70', 70') preferably being formed from one piece and engaging at least in two links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the first chain element (2) turning out to the left and at least in two links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the second chain element (4) turning out to the right.

Description

Chain

The present invention relates to a chain or a chin chain.

A bridle such as a curb clearing allows the advanced rider on a properly trained horse a finer Hilfengebung. When bridging trained dressage horses, the curb usually consists of two bits - bridle and curb - so that the rider has to handle two pairs of bridles at the same time. The today, e.g. Common curb chains used in a curb bridging consist of several oval rings nestling into one another. A small, round, located in the middle of the curb chain ring, called Scherriemenring, historically served to buckle the so-called Scherriemens (today practically irrelevant). The crab chinstrap shackle prevents the curb's underbeds from getting too close to the mouth with a loose rein, and the horse can catch and hold them with their lips. The shear belt also ensures proper impact of the chin chain in the right place. The chin-chain, which should always be turned out to the right, is hooked into the right and left chin-chain hooks of the curb, on the right side from the inside and on the left side from the outside. Their right bend or flexibility has a significant impact on good bridle and impact.

The commonly used curb chains for curbs are one-piece right-hinged chains of the double round chain type. The curb chain is a well-known in jewelery production chain type, which belongs to the so-called Ösenketten (or link chains). The basic type of Ösenkette is the anchor chain, in which lying and standing eyelets alternate. In contrast, the tank chain consists of evenly flat eyelets or limbs, namely from to right twisted round or oval eyelets or links. The twisting of the individual links causes the entire chain to have a direction of rotation.

In detail, there is a right-turning chain of links which, in contrast to normal flat, round or oval-shaped chain links (such as an anchor chain), are shaped in such a way that they mutually revolve or nest in the untwisted state and therewith allow the adjacent chain links under tension not perpendicular to each other (as in the anchor chain, which is arranged of alternating standing and lying members), but as flat as possible, in the ideal case in a line abut each other. Thus, a chain having a flat surface is obtained, ideally with a width corresponding to the width of the links, and able to conform flatly and flexibly in all directions to a round surface such as a horse's chin. In jewelery production, a distinction is further made between flat curb chains and round curb chains.

In the maximum flat and thus maximally to the right twisted state, that is, in a maximum twisted in a right turn state, the chain can not be wound further into itself to the right. That the chain locks against another clockwise turn, so is in this direction. In a

Turning left opens the chain, but leaves its maximum flat state. If the chain ends are fixed in the untwisted state, as is the case when the chain is hung in the curb when it is untwisted, the chain can no longer twist and retains its flat, untwisted state. Depending on how the links of the chain are formed, the chain can also over the maximum flat and turned state over-rotate, ie continue to twist in itself. In the context of the present invention, the untwisted state means that the chain is maximally flat, ie, if necessary, not over-turned. However, these chains, the chain of the individual links over the entire chain length is the same direction, but cause an uneven train on the two sides of the curb. By this different force a different leverage on the curb rod in the horse's mouth is achieved. There is more pressure on the right side of the drape and on the left side than on the left side. The uneven pull also causes the left cervical chain hook to be pulled away from the horse's mouth and the right curb chain hook to the horse's mouth. At the same time, the effects on the horse's mouth due to the different leverage effect on the curb rod - more pressure on the right and left side than on the left - must be taken into account. This can lead to tongue defects, such as pushing out the tongue. Also effects on the right jaw angle by the train inwards on the right curb chain hook are to be observed. This is often observed on a one-sided hanging lice on the right foot of the horse. Moreover, this often leads to injuries to the mouth.

WO 04/089809 discloses a two-part curb chain, which has a first and a second chain element, wherein in the first and the second chain element, the chain links are each concatenated in opposite directions (left ausdrehend and right waving). It is described that in this way a force which is exerted on the chin chain is dissipated evenly on the left and on the right side of the curb. Thus, a different unilateral leverage, namely the increased pressure to the right on the curb rod, excluded. Moreover, the train is compensated or canceled inward on the right curb chain hook. Advantageously, this chin chain acts against a one-sided hanging lips, against injuries to the mouth and against tongue flaws. A disadvantage of the described chain, that it should be used in conjunction with a commercial rubber pad, in which the untwisted chain is introduced. Only then can the twisted and flat state be maintained or a rotation of the individual chain links can be prevented, and thus also a violation of the horse can be avoided by the twisted chain links.

As described above, commercial chains that have only one direction of rotation, on the other hand, can not twist when they are hung turned off. The suspension locks the chain. In two-part chains with right and left rotation lacks such a lock, since the chain is no longer detected by the reversal of direction, it can twist, even if their ends are detected.

As indicated in Fig. 1, the right chain element (4) is open for one direction of rotation and locked for the opposite direction or to, the left chain element (2) exactly opposite open and locked or closed. The chain twists easily when moved or shaken, or tilts altogether when prevented by a rubber pad from twisting with respect to its individual links.

The present invention has for its object to provide a chain that overcomes the disadvantages of the known two-piece chain.

This object is solved by the embodiments of the present invention characterized in the claims. The chain according to the invention comprises a first and a second chain element, wherein in the first and the second chain element, the chain elements are each concatenated in opposite directions (once turning out left and once right). The two chain elements are connected by a connecting element which connects the right ausdrehende and the left ausdrehende chain element and engages in a number of members of the respective chain element, which corresponds in each case to the number of following members, in which a member of this chain element engages, and shaped is that it favors an arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the extended state as far as possible in one plane. Preferably, this arrangement is favored by a shape of the connecting element, which is designed so that the connecting element and the links of the chain elements (2 and 4), in which engages the connecting element, under tension in this arrangement at an angle of 90 ° to each other to support come. Preferably, the links of the chain elements (2 and 4) are designed so that they favor the arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the untwisted state.

This is preferably achieved by forming the links in such a way that, in this arrangement, they are subjected to tensile stress at an angle of 90 ° to one another.

In a special embodiment of the invention, a weight is mounted in the central region of this chain so that this weight acts with completely twisted chain and locked chain ends against rotation of the individual chain links and tilting of the whole chain. The weight may be effected by an additional ring which is mounted on one side of the connecting element, or by the fact that the connecting element itself is heavier on one side than on the other, or by both. In a further special embodiment of the invention, the chain is further stabilized by a rigid connecting element. Also in this Ausfuhrangsform a weight can be mounted so that this weight continues to act against completely twisted chain and locked chain ends against rotation of the individual chain links and tilting of the whole chain.

In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, at least two two-part chains are linked together, so that in each case a right ausdrehendes twisted chain element of a first chain with a left ausdrehenden twisted chain element of a second chain is linked alongside or a one-piece right ausdrehende twisted chain with a one-piece left ausdrehenden wound chain is linked alongside. The linked chains in this embodiment prevent each other from twisting and tilting. In this embodiment, all the chains of the present invention can be used.

The chains according to the present invention can be used as chin chains for all sorts of bridles, in particular for dressage, jumping, post, elbow, liverpool curbs, hackermore and pelham, furthermore as false chinchains, false chinchains for ponies and double and simple Chin chains with leather attachment. Within the scope of the invention, these are curbs or kandarenartige Zäumungen.

However, the chains can also be used for other purposes, such as in jewelery making or as power transmitting means in machines.

Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a curb chain with a first, 2, left ausdrehenden and a second, 4, right ausdrehenden chain element. Fig. 2 shows a plan view of a member of a first chain element.

Fig. 3 shows a plan view of a member of a second chain element.

Fig. 4 shows a member of Fig. 2 in a side view.

Fig. 5 shows a member of Fig. 3 in a side view.

Figs. 6 to 8 are three-dimensional views of various connectors according to the present invention.

Fig. 9 shows a three-dimensional view of a two-part chain with weight according to the present invention.

10 and 11 are three-dimensional views of various connecting members according to the present invention, which are weighted on one side with a ring.

Figures 12a and 12b show three-dimensional views of fasteners according to the present invention.

Fig. 13 shows schematically a chin chain according to the invention, which is hooked into a curb shown schematically.

Fig. 14 shows a three-dimensional view of a chain of the present invention. FIG. 15 shows a three-dimensional side view of the chain in FIG. 14. FIG.

Fig. 1 shows a two-part chain according to the invention, comprising a first chain element 2 and a second chain element 4. The first chain element 2 comprises a plurality of first links 6. The second chain element 4 comprises a plurality of second links 8. As can be seen from Fig. 1, the first links 6 of the first chain element 2 are linked to the left, i. turning off to the left, and the second links 8 of the second chain element 4 are concatenated to the right, i. turning to the right.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a line of symmetry of the chain. Considering the right part of the chain comprising the chain element 4, this right part of the chain corresponds to a traditional chin chain. Unlike the traditional chin chain, however, the left part, i. the part on the left of the line of symmetry 10, designed with a concatenation in the opposite direction of concatenation. Thus, the area to the right of the line of symmetry 10 has a right-turning concatenation, whereas the area to the left of the line of symmetry 10 has a left-turning concatenation.

In the middle of the chain, i. in the area of symmetry line 10, is a

Connecting element, consisting of the connecting rings 12 and 14, provided to connect the first chain element 2 with the second chain element 4. Further, 4 members 0 and 1 are provided at the ends of the first chain element 2 and the second chain element, which are to be hooked into the hook of the curb. The two rings 12 and 14, which constitute the connecting element, engage in two links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the first left-turning chain element (2) and two links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the second right ausdrehenden chain element (4) and are shaped so that they have an arrangement of the chain elements in turned state as far as possible, preferably favoring exactly in one plane.

If one looks at the chain elements 2 and 4 individually and if one imagines that the chain would be locked in the middle, the first chain element 2 can no longer be turned further to the left. To the right, this chain element is open. The chain element

4 can not be turned further to the right, the chain is open to the left. However, if the chain ends 0 and 1 locked and the center flexible, such as in the suspended state, the lock on the reversal reverses in the middle, and the whole chain can rotate upwards or tilting from the center upwards. The arrow in Fig. 1 indicates the open and closed sides of the entire two-piece chain. In the open direction, the chain can tilt and twist. By the connecting element, which favors the arrangement of the chain elements in the extended state as far as possible in one plane, the chain is stabilized against rotation or tilting.

A preferred type of concatenation will now be with reference to Figures 2, 3, 4 and

5 further described.

Fig. 2 shows a plan view of a member 20 of the first chain member 2 and Fig. 3 shows a plan view of a member 30 of the second chain member 4. The type of concatenation will now be described with reference to FIG.

As can be seen in FIG. 3, three adjacent links 32, 34 and 36 are suspended in the link 30. The links 32 and 34 extend to the right and the link 36 extends further to the left. The member 32 is suspended in the member 30 so that an end portion 38, which may be provided with a thickening, comes directly to an end portion 39 of the member 30 under load to the support. The member 34 is also suspended in the member 36. When the members 34 and 36 are loaded, a region 35 of the member 36, which is designed as an end region and may possibly have a thickening, abuts against an end region 33 of the member 34, which may likewise have a thickening. The member 32 is suspended in the member 30 so that the upper portion of the member 32 passes over the member 30, whereas the lower portion of the member 32 passes under the member 30. The member 34 is suspended in the member 30 and the member 36, that an upper portion of the member 34 passes over the member 30 and the member 36, and then the lower portion of the member 34 under the member 36 and under the member 30 therethrough goes. In this type of concatenation, one limb engages two subsequent limbs.

Similar to FIG. 3, in FIG. 2, three links 22, 24 and 26 are suspended in the link 20, but exactly mirrored. In the case of FIG. 3, this special type of meshing results in a right-turning chaining and, in the case of FIG. 2, a chaining out to the left. Only right-turning chains, as shown schematically in Fig. 3, are commercially available.

The person skilled in the art knows the various possibilities of the right-turning chaining according to the previously described type. For example, the links can only engage in a following link, so that a coarse-meshed loose chain is formed. This applies, for example, to the two outer links of the chain in FIG. This type of linking is called in the following single-link chaining. The links may be as described in detail above and as shown in Figs. 1 to 3 (except for the respective outboard two links in Fig. 1), but also in two subsequent links (eg, double track chain) or else as in any of the figures shown, intervene in three and more subsequent limbs, so that feinmaschigere, denser chains arise. These links will be used for the purposes of this invention, depending on how many adjacent links are engaged called bipartite, tripartite, etc. concatenation. These various possibilities of linking according to the manner described here can be equally used according to the invention for the right and the left ausdrehenden chain elements.

The members can take a variety of forms, e.g. oval, round or elliptical. Also conceivable are angular links. The links do not have to be uniformly thick, but may contain thickenings and recesses. The thickening may also result from welds or braze joints. An example of a chain having links which have thickenings and recesses is the curb chain often used in the jewelry industry. All of the described links can be used in conjunction with the various concatenation possibilities described above according to the present invention.

Fig. 4 shows a side view of a possible form of a member 20 of Fig. 2 and Fig. 5, the mirror image member 30 of Fig. 3. On the basis of this limb shape, the principle of the links for right-turning or left-turning chains can explain well.

As can be seen Fig. 4, the member 20 is twisted to the left in itself. This is illustrated by the arrow in FIG. 4. This can also be described in other words as follows:

As an output member, a non-rotated in the side view, ie flat member 20 is assumed. This flat member 20 then has a plane and would rest flat on the plane E. Then, the member 20 is rotated such that only two areas 201 and 202 rest on the plane E. In the areas where the member does not rest, an adjacent member 22, 24 and 26 can be passed without the member 20 has to change in its position to the plane E.

Preferably, the shape is selected so that the chain links have at least one height H, which is sufficient that in a first left auslaufenden chain element (2), consisting of a plurality of links (20), these members (20) mutually in their Do not disturb the position to the plane and rest with its respective two points (201, 202) on the plane E. Most preferably, the links are configured to promote the untwisted state of the chain member formed therefrom. This is preferably effected by the fact that the members of the chain element in the untwisted state and under tension at an angle of 90 ° to each other come to rest.

The same applies to the member 30 in Fig. 5, except that this is bent in the viewer from the other direction and thus compared to member 20 of

Viewer is shaped in mirror image. The mirror image can arise from the perspective of the viewer or be conditioned by a chiral structure and thus independent of the perspective of the viewer.

Depending on how strongly the limbs are bent up, the height H of the limbs changes when they rest on the level E. For the purposes of the present invention, preference is given to using as low as possible flat elements which are only bent so far that they do not interfere with each other in their position on the plane E in the linking. This gives a stable as possible chain that has little play between the chain links and can not over the maximum flat arrangement or in the untwisted state much further twisted in their closed direction or can rotate. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the chain links are designed as if you plan on a Level (E) twisting rings twisted and the limbs thereby only at two places on the level (E) rest, and the chain links have at least a height H, which is sufficient that the chain links of the first left auslaufenden chain element (2) or of the second right-turning chain element (4) in the untwisted state of the chain elements without interfering with each other with their respective two locations (201, 202 and 301, 302) resting on the plane E and in the untwisted state in the end regions (23, 25, 28, 29 or 33, 35, 38, 39) come to rest at an angle of 90 ° to each other. This angle causes the chain elements get no twist in one direction, even under tension. A vertically hanging chain element then hangs loosely in the untwisted state, without turning itself. If a connecting element is used according to the invention, which favors the arrangement of the chain elements in the wound state exactly in one plane, the chain is further stabilized against twisting or tilting. Such a chain, comprising a right ausdrehendes and a left ausdrehendes chain element and a connecting element as described above, then hang loosely in the twisted state vertically, without turning by itself

Advantageously, a uniform leverage of the Kandarenstangen in the horse's mouth is achieved by the chin chain shown in Figures 1 to 5, so that the pressure on the drawer and the left right equal to the pressure on the drawer and the left is. At the same time thus an equilateral force on the two hooks on the curb is possible. Moreover, when the chin chain is loaded, the load is evenly discharged to both sides of the curb. This advantageously counteracts a tongue defect in the horse, a leprosy hanging on one side and possibly injuries in the foot of the mouth. In addition, a pain burden of the horse is significantly reduced. According to one embodiment of the invention, the chin chain comprises a first left auslaufendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4), wherein the first chain element (2) at least two first links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) and the second chain element (4) comprises at least two second links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36), the first chain element (2) turning out to the left and the second chain element (4) turning off to the right by a connecting element (40, 50, 60 , 70, 70 ', 70 "), wherein the connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70', 70") at least into a number of the links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the first left the chain member (2) and a number of the links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the second right-turning chain element (4) corresponding to the number of adjacent links engaged by a link of a chain element of the chain and so on is shaped, that there is an arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the untwisted was largely favored in one plane. Preferably, the chain links are linked in two parts, ie one member engages in two adjacent links, and the connecting element accordingly engages in two links of the chain elements.

Fig. 6 shows a three-dimensional view of a connecting element according to the present invention. The connecting element consists of two rings, which are firmly connected to each other at two points (401, 402), wherein the one ring, which engages in at least one link of the left auslaufenden chain element (2) is configured as a member (6, 20 , 22, 24, 26) of the chain element (2) which pivots out to the left and the other ring which engages in at least one link of the chain element (4) turning out to the right is designed as a link (8, 30, 32, 34, 36 ) of the right auslaufenden chain element (4). Alternatively, the

Connecting element of this embodiment also consist of two rings described above, which are interconnected only at one point. The connecting element may be designed so that the rings merge together at the connecting points so that it is no longer recognizable that the connecting element has been formed from originally independent rings. Furthermore, the element can be molded in one piece.

FIGS. 7a and 7b show further connecting elements according to the present invention. These connecting elements consist of an oval (501, 601) and a round ring (502, 602) fitted in the oval. Advantageously, as shown in Fig. 7a, the connecting element according to an embodiment of a ring are formed, which forms by turning by 180 °, a large oval loop and a smaller round loop, which are superimposed, so that the small round loop largely to lie over the big oval loop. Figures 14 and 15 show a chain into which such a chain element is inserted. Further, as shown in Fig. 7b, an independent oval and a ring may be connected to each other. The small ring can also be fitted into the oval instead of being placed on the oval. The ring and the oval are firmly connected together at least in one place. Again, the finished fastener may be so merged that the Machweise is no longer recognizable. Furthermore, the element can be molded in one piece.

Fig. 8 shows another connector of the present invention formed of three rings (701, 702, 703). Here, a first (701) and a second (702) ring engage each other and a third ring (703) engages in both rings (701, 702). The first ring (701) and the second ring (702) are shaped like links of the chain elements and are fixed together in two places so that they act like a right-turning member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) and a left turn off member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) to each other. The third ring (703) is largely flat and with the first (701) and second (702) ring as far as possible centered with respect to the first and second rings so that, when the first and second rings rest on a plane E, it is in the position closest to a parallel position to the plane. Preferably, the third ring (703) is fixedly connected to the first (701) and second (702) rings at four locations (706, 707, 708, 709). More preferably, the first (701) and second (702) rings are interconnected such that a fourth ring (80) can be made between their two connection points (704, 705). Again, the finished fastener may be so merged that the Machweise is no longer recognizable. Furthermore, the element can be molded in one piece. Alternatively, the third ring (703) may also be loose.

In this embodiment, the right-turning chain element (4) engages in the side of the connector to which the ring is shaped like a right-turning member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36), and the left-out chain element (2 ) engages in the side of the connector to which the ring is shaped as a left-turning member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26).

Preferably, the chin chain and the connecting piece made of brass, copper, stainless steel or iron. Preference is given to V2A steel. The necklace can also be made of silver, gold, platinum or any other conceivable jewelry metal and plastic, Argentan or Aurigan. The chain according to the present invention may also be galvanized and subjected to any other mechanical aftertreatment such as polishing.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the connecting element according to the above embodiments is heavier on one side. This can be effected by an asymmetric construction of the connecting element or by the additional use of a heavier metal, such as lead. The however, one side may also be weighted by an additional ring which engages the center of the connector. Preferably, the connecting element is constructed asymmetrically so that it is heavier on one side. FIGS. 10 to 12 show connection elements that are weighted with another ring on one side.

Because the connecting element is weighted on one side, the middle region of the two-part chain is fixed. In this embodiment, the chain is suspended in such a way that the heavy side of the connecting element lies in the untwisted state on the side into which the chain can not turn. In Fig. 1, it is the side designated by the arrow as "to". As a result, the weight can cause the chain does not tilt on the "open" side and not twisted in the direction of the "open" side. Alternatively, the weight can also be mounted centrally.

Fig. 9 shows a further embodiment according to the invention. Here, the chin chain comprises a first left auslaufendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4), wherein the first chain element (2) comprises at least two first links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) and the second chain element ( 4) comprises at least two second links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) and the chain in the central area on one side is weighted. Here no special connection element is provided. The connecting element can consist, for example, of two independent rings, which nestle against one another and against the adjacent chain elements, which favor an arrangement of the two chain elements in one plane. Preferably, the weight is attached in the form of another ring (80). Figures 10 and 11 show connecting elements with a ring (80). FIGS. 12a and 12b show two particularly preferred embodiments of the invention. The connecting element 70 'in Fig. 12a is similar in construction to the connecting element 70 in Fig. 8, but comprises four rings (701, 702, 703' and 80). Here, a first ring (701) and a second ring (702) engage each other and a third ring (703 ') engages in both rings (701, 702). The first ring (701) and the second ring (702) are shaped like links of the chain elements and are connected together in at least one location such that they act as a right-turning member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) and a left ausschlagendes member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) to each other. The third ring (703 ') is shaped like a stirrup and hangs loose in the rings (701 and 702). In the third ring (703 ') a fourth ring (80) is hung.

The connecting element 70 "in FIG. 12b is constructed similarly to the connecting element 70 'in FIG. 12a and comprises four rings (701, 702, 703" and 80). Here, a first ring (701) and a second ring (702) engage each other and a third ring (703 ") engages both rings (701, 702) .The first ring (701) and the second ring (702) are like links formed of the chain elements and are so firmly connected to each other in at least one place that they like a right auswaltungsglied (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) and a left ausdrehendes member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) to each other The third ring (703 ") is shaped like a stirrup and integral with the rings (701, 702) on its straight side on the side 2 of the connector. Preferably, the corners on the straight side of the stirrup are rounded, and the original straight part of the stirrup-shaped ring (703 ") conforms to the other two rings (701, 702) In this embodiment, the third ring (703") is further shaped so that the members of the chain elements (2 and 4), in which the ring (703 ") engages in the arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the extended state as far as possible, preferably exactly in one plane and under tension at an angle of 90 ° To this ring (703 ") come to rest., This is preferably achieved by a corresponding bend of the stirrup-shaped ring (703"). Preferably, the ring (703 ") is bent away from the connecting element with its round end, ie bent upward from the plane of the drawing in FIG. 12, as a result of which the center of gravity of the connecting element (70") is additionally displaced to the side 2. A fourth ring (80) is hung in the third ring (703 "), and the connecting element is preferably heavier on side 2 than on side 1.

The chains of the present invention, having a center weight, are suspended in the curb so that the weight acts against twisting and / or tilting in the untwisted state. Preferably, the chain is suspended so that the end of the right ausdrehenden chain element is hooked in the horse's right hook of the curb from the inside and the end of the left ausdrehenden chain element is hooked in the viewed from the horse left hook of the curb from the inside. In the untwisted state, the ring is then on the side of the chain pointing away from the horse or hangs down. The chain can also be hung so that the end of the right-turning chain element is hooked from the outside in the horse's left hook of the curb from the outside and the end of the left-turning chain element is hooked in the considered from the horse right hook of the curb from the outside , In the untwisted state, a laterally attached ring is then on the side of the chain pointing away from the horse.

In Fig. 13 a curb 90 is indicated and shown schematically how the chain should preferably be mounted. It should be noted that only a very short chain is indicated, the number of chain links should not be realistic. The location of the indicated curb rod to the chain also does not correspond to the situation in the horse's mouth. In a further embodiment of the invention is the Two-piece chain by means selected from the group consisting of a wire mesh, a wire, a rope or a thread, which is alternately performed above and below the links of the chain, secured against twisting to the open side.

In a further embodiment of the invention, at least two two-part chains are linked alongside each other, so that in each case a right auslaufendes chain element of a first chain with a left ausdrehenden chain element of a second chain are linked alongside. This also prevents tilting and twisting. In a further embodiment of the invention, at least two one-piece chains are linked together so that a right-handed chain is linked alongside with a second left-handed chain. This also prevents tilting and twisting.

As stated above, the chain according to the present invention can be used as a chin chain for bridles; for example, for curbing curbs. The chin chain can also be used for dressage horses as well as for draft horses pulling a cart. The curb chain of the present invention, if it does not have a ring 80 for weighting, may nevertheless contain a lightweight ring, preferably made of plastic, in the form of a pintle ring. In this use, the chain preferably has a width of 1.5 to 2.0 cm, more preferably 1.7 to 1.9 cm, and most preferably 1.9 cm.

According to a further aspect of the invention, a left-turning chain is used for the production of jewelery such as bracelets, necklaces or watch straps. Furthermore, an at least two-part chain is used for the production of jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces or watch bands. In addition, an at least two-part chain as kraflübertragendes means, except for a curb, used to ensure a uniform power transmission on both sides. Furthermore, an at least two-part chain is used as a force-transmitting means in a machine to ensure a uniform force transmission on both sides. Any of the above-described chains according to the present invention may also be used in this context for jewelry and as a force-transmitting means.

Claims

Patent claim

1. chain, comprising a first left auslaufendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4); wherein the first chain element (2) comprises at least two first links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) and the second chain element (4) comprises at least two second links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36); characterized in that the first left-wrenching chain element (2) and the second right-wedge chain element (4) are connected by a connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 ', 70 "), the connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 ', 70 ") into a number of the links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the first left-turning chain element (2) and a number of the links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) the second right auslaufenden chain element (4) engages, which corresponds to the number of the following members, in which a member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of a chain element (2 bzw. 4) engages the chain and is shaped so that it favors an arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the extended state as far as possible in one plane.

2. chain according to spoke 1, characterized in that the arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the extended state largely in a plane is effected in that the connecting element is shaped so that the connecting element and the links of the chain elements (2 and 4 ), in which the connecting element engages, come to rest in this arrangement under tension at an angle of 90 ° to each other.

3. Chain according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the number of the following members, in which a member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 8, 30, 32, 34, 36) engages, is two and the connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 ', 70 ") into two links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the first left-turning chain element (2) and into two links (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the second right auslaufenden chain element (4) engages.

4. Chain according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the chain links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 8, 30, 32, 34, 36) are shaped so that they are the arrangement of the chain elements ( 2 and 4) in the unwound state.

5. A chain according to claim 4, characterized in that the chain links (6, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 8, 30, 32, 34, 36) are shaped so that they the arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the untwisted state and this is effected in that the members are shaped so that in this arrangement under tension in the end regions (23, 25, 28, 29 or 33, 35, 38, 39) at an angle of 90 ° to each other to rest.

6. Chain according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connecting element (40) consists of two fixedly interconnected rings, wherein the one ring which engages in at least one member of the left ausdrehenden chain element (2) is configured like a link (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the left-turning chain element (2) and the other ring which engages at least one link of the chain element (4) turning out to the right are designed as a link (8, 30) , 32, 34, 36) of the right auslaufenden chain element (4).

7. A chain according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting element (40) is designed so that the rings at two points (201, 202, 301, 302) are fixedly connected to each other and preferably merge together at the two connection points.

Chain according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connecting element (50, 60) consists of an oval (501, 601) and a round ring (502, 602) fitted in the oval.

9. A chain according to claim 8, characterized in that the connecting element is formed from a ring which forms by turning by 180 °, a large oval loop (501) and a smaller round loop (502), which are superposed, so that the smaller round loop comes to lie largely above the large oval loop.

10. A chain according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the round ring (502, 602) and the oval (501, 601) at least one point (503, 603, 604) are firmly connected to each other.

11. A chain according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the connecting element (50, 60) is designed so that the intersections and joints merge together.

Chain according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connecting element (70, 70 ', 70 ") is formed by three rings (701, 702, 703, 703', 703"); wherein a first ring (701), which engages in at least one member of the left auslaufenden chain element (2) and is configured as a member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the left ausdrehenden chain element (2), with a second Ring (702) which engages in at least one member of the right auslaufenden chain element (4) and is configured as a member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the right ausdrehenden

Chain element (4), is firmly connected to each other in at least one place, and a third ring (703, 703 ', 703 ") in both rings (701, 702) and one member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the left auslaufenden chain element (2) and a member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the right ausdrehenden chain element (4) engages.

13. A chain according to claim 12, characterized in that the third ring (703) with the first (701) and second (702) ring at four points (706, 707, 708, 709) is firmly connected.

14. A chain according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the first (701) and the second (702) ring are connected together so that between their two connection points (704, 705) still a fourth ring (80) can be performed ,

15. A chain according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the rings (701, 702, 703) are interconnected so that they merge together at the joints.

16. A chain according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that on the connecting element, a weight in the form of another ring (80) is mounted.

17. Chain according to claim 12, characterized in that the connecting member (70 ', 70 ") has a third ring (703 ¹ , 703") shaped like a stirrup and not fixedly connected to the other two rings of the connecting member (701 and 702), and a fourth ring (80) is suspended in the stirrup-shaped ring (703 ', 703 "), wherein in each case one member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) of the chain element (2) which rotates on the left and one member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) of the right ausdrehenden chain element (4) in the stirrup-shaped ring (703 '703 ") engages.

18. Chain according to claim 17, characterized in that the third ring (703 ") is shaped like a stirrup and is fixedly connected to the rings (701, 702) on its straight side on the side 2 of the connecting element and with its round end from Bend is bent away, so that the members of the chain elements (2 and 4), which engages the third ring (703 ") in the arrangement of the chain elements (2 and 4) in the untwisted state in a plane and under tension at an angle from 90 ° to this ring (703 ") come to rest.

19. A chain according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the at least one first member (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) and the at least one second member (8, 30, 32, 34, 36) made of brass , Copper,

Stainless steel, iron, silver, gold, platinum, plastic, Argentan or Aurigan exist.

20. Chain according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that all members of the first chain element (4) and second chain elements (6) made of brass, copper, stainless steel, iron, silver, gold, platinum, plastic, Argentan or Aurigan exist ,

21. Chain according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the connecting element (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 '70 ") on the side 1 of the connecting element is heavier than on the side 2 of the connecting element.

22. Chain according to claim 20, characterized in that the connecting piece (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 ', 70 ") on the side 1 by an additional ring (80) which engages in the center of the connecting piece, is weighted ,

23. A chain according to claim 22, characterized in that the connecting piece (40, 50, 60, 70, 70 ', 70 ") on the side 1 by the use of a metal is weighted, which is heavier than the metal from which the remaining part of the connector is made.

24. A chain according to claim 23, characterized in that the heavier metal is lead.

25. Curb chain according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the chain elements each comprise at least one end member (0, 1) which engages only in another member.

26. Curb chain according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that a rubber pad is provided, in which the chin chain is retracted.

27. Chain according to one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that the links are formed as in a flat-panzer chain.

28. chain comprising at least two chains, of which at least one chain comprises at least one chain element (2) which turns out to the left and at least one second chain comprises at least one chain element (4) which turns out to the right; wherein the left auslaufende chain element (2) comprises at least two members (6, 20, 22, 24, 26) and the right ausdrehende chain element (4) comprises at least two members (8, 30, 32, 34, 36); and the at least two chains are linked alongside each other, so that in each case a right ausdrehendes chain element of a chain with a left ausdrehenden chain element another chain is linked alongside.

A warp according to any one of claims 1 to 28, characterized in that the warp is made by means selected from the group consisting of a wire mesh, a wire, a rope or a thread which alternately passes over and under the links of the warp is secured against twisting to the open side.

30. Use of a chain according to one of claims 1 to 29 as

Chin chain for a bridle.

31. curb or kandarenartige Zäumung with a chain according to one of claims 1 to 29 as a curb chain.

32. A curb or kandarenartige bridle, in which a curb chain is hooked according to one of claims 1 to 29 so that the end (1) of the left ausdrehenden chain (2) in the left-hook (901) seen from the horse Curb or kandarenartigen bridle is mounted and the end (0) of the right ausdrehenden chain (4) in the horse seen from the right hook (902) of the curb or kandarenartigen bridle is hung and the connector on the first side, in the untwisted state Horse indicates, is heavier than on the second page, which points away from the horse.

33. Use of a left-turning chain for the manufacture of jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces or watch straps.

34. Jewelery, such as an arm chain, a watch band or a

Necklace comprising a left-turning chain.

35. Jewelery, such as an arm chain, a watch band or a necklace, comprising at least a first left ausdrehendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4).

36. Jewelery, such as an arm chain, a watch band or a necklace comprising a chain according to one of claims 1 to 29.

37. Use of an at least two-part chain, comprising at least a first left ausdrehendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4), as a force-transmitting means except for a curb to ensure a uniform force transmission on both sides.

38. Use of a chain according to one of claims 1 to 29 as a force-transmitting means except for a curb to ensure a uniform power transmission on both sides. 39. Use of an at least two-part chain, comprising at least a first left ausdrehendes chain element (2) and a second right ausdrehendes chain element (4), as a force-transmitting means in a machine to ensure a uniform force transmission on both sides.

40. Use of a chain according to one of claims 1 to 29 as a force-transmitting means in a machine to ensure a uniform power transmission on both sides.

41. A machine comprising an at least two-part chain, comprising at least a first left ausdrehendes chain element (2) and a second right ausstendes chain element (4) as a force-transmitting means.

42. A machine comprising a chain according to one of claims 1 to

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