Roller chain
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Roller chain or bush roller chain is the type of chain drive most commonly used for transmission of mechanical power on many kinds of domestic, industrial and agricultural machinery, including conveyors, wire- and tube-drawing machines, printing presses, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. It consists of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links. It is driven by a toothed wheel called a sprocket. It is a simple, reliable, and efficient[1] means of power transmission.
Sketches by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century show a chain with a roller bearing.[2] In 1800, James Fussell patented a roller chain on development of his balance lock[3] and in 1880 Hans Renold patented a bush roller chain.[4]