Belt autotensioner

Details Belt autotensioner Belt autotensioner

1997-12-23

1999-12-21

Hannon, Thomas R.

Endless belt power transmission systems or components

Means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,...

Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter

474113, 474133, 474902, F16H 708, F16H 714, F16H 712

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060042354

ABSTRACT:
A belt autotensioner including: a support arm having one end supported and the other end biased in a predetermined direction; a tension pulley supported by the other end of the support arm; and a friction member held in sliding contact with the support arm for applying a rocking resistance to the support arm, and having a Rockwell hardness [H.sub.R R] of 30 to 40 in at least a portion in sliding contact with the support arm.

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Patent Abstract of Japanese No. 06-145,649, published May 27, 1994.

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