Interlock Bicycle Chain
Voted #1 Chain to buy on VitalBMX.com's reader survey
The sport of BMX bike riding is mechanically demanding on a bicycle. As the sport evolved many parts of the bike were made stronger to withstand the abuse it would endure from this style of riding, however some parts remained unchanged. The bicycle chain is one of the key parts of a bicycle, often considered a weak point, which had not yet been improved.
Project Goals:
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Create the strongest bike chain
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Design a chain with twice the adjustability of a standard chain
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The chain needs to be compatible with standard drive trains
Production Chain
Award-Winning Design
Solution:
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The unique half-link design creates a layered effect where each link protects the next.
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Rigorous testing to optimize material and heat treatment process
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A pressing process that creates a mushroomed chain pin to secure the chainplates.
Solidworks Drawing
Tensile Strength Testing
Accomplishments:
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Responsible for concept, design, drawings, and testing.
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First bicycle chain on market comprised entirely of half-links
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Strongest BMX chain commercially available
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Voted #1 chain to buy on VitalBMX.com reader survey
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