BigPatents India

Multiple sprocket for transmission of power from a splined shaft to at least two chains, the multiple sprocket comprising a first half sprocket and at least one second half- sprocket. The first half-sprocket has a toothed outer circumference for mating with a chain, an inner splined bore for mating with a shaft, and an integral raised portion and an opposing recessed portion on at least one face. The second half-sprocket has a toothed outer circumference for mating with a chain, an inner splined bore for mating with a shaft, and an integral raised portion and an opposing recessed portion on at least one face. The integral raised portion of the first half-sprocket is received by the recessed portion of the second half-sprocket and the recessed portion of the first half-sprocket receives the integral raised portion of the second half-sprocket, joining the first half-sprocket to the second half-sprocket in a phased relationship. (FIG). 1