roller chain
Bicycle propulsion links
A roller chain is a chain made of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links, designed to transmit mechanical power.
The rollers engage with toothed sprockets, converting rotational motion between shafts.
Bicycle chains are the most familiar example; industrial machinery and motorcycles use heavier versions.
The design reduces friction compared to simpler link chains.
Bicycle's front sprocket
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
pedals · freewheel · tensioner · single-speed · fixie · BMX · mountain bike · road bike
Toothed wheel for chains
- linkageConnected system of parts
- bushingFriction-reducing sleeve insert
- pinPointed metal fastener
- plateFlat dish for food
pitch · tensioner · lubrication · wear · elongation · fatigue · alignment · preload
Gearset at axle end
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- swingarmPivoting rear suspension link
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
- sportbikeHigh-speed racing motorcycle
cruiser · dirt bike · motocross · countershaft · wheelie · horsepower
Rotational force measurement
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- couplingJoint between systems
pulley · belt drive · gear ratio · mechanical advantage · efficiency · horsepower · RPM · power transfer
Mechanism that transports items
- assembly lineSequential workstation manufacturing
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- palletizerAutomated cargo-stacking machine
- packagingProtective product enclosure
warehouse · automation · agricultural machinery · forklift · production line · heavy-duty · corrosion-resistant · stainless steel
chainring
Bicycle's front sprocket
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
sprocket · pedals · freewheel · tensioner · single-speed · fixie · BMX · mountain bike · road bike · touring bike
sprocket
Toothed wheel for chains
plate · pitch · tensioner · lubrication · wear · elongation · fatigue · alignment · preload · slack
final drive
Gearset at axle end
sportbike · cruiser · dirt bike · motocross · countershaft · wheelie · horsepower
torque
Rotational force measurement
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
coupling · pulley · belt drive · gear ratio · mechanical advantage · efficiency · horsepower · RPM · power transfer · synchronous
conveyor
Mechanism that transports items
- assembly lineSequential workstation manufacturing
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- palletizerAutomated cargo-stacking machine
packaging · warehouse · automation · agricultural machinery · forklift · production line · heavy-duty · corrosion-resistant · stainless steel · food processing
roller chainbelt drive
Power transfer via loop
V-belt · timing belt · serpentine belt · direct drive · rubber belt