Method of forming a sprocket
View Patent ↗A method of forming a sprocket comprising forming a sprocket member having a tooth profile, forming grooves in the sprocket member base, installing a plurality of sprocket members in a mandrel thereby forming a build, applying an elastomer member between adjacent sprocket members, wrapping a tensile member about the sprocket members and elastomer members, curing the build, removing the build from the mandrel, and inverting the build and joining the build to a rigid core.
1. A method of forming a sprocket comprising:
forming a sprocket member having a profile;
forming grooves in a sprocket member base;
installing a plurality of sprocket members in a mandrel thereby forming a build;
inserting an elastomer member between adjacent sprocket members;
wrapping a tensile member about the sprocket members and elastomer members;
curing the build; and
removing the build from the mandrel.
2. The method as in claim 1 further comprising inverting the build and joining the build to a rigid core.
3. The method as in claim 1 comprising applying an elastomeric layer over the build before curing.
4. The method as in claim 1 comprising cutting the build to form at least two sprockets of a predetermined size.
5. The method as in claim 1 comprising joining the build to a rigid core using fasteners.