Damping mechanism for a tensioner

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1995-12-18

1997-05-27

Schoeppel, Roger J.

Endless belt power transmission systems or components

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

Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter

474135, F16H 708

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ABSTRACT:
A belt tensioner of the Zed type with a pivot-arm attached to a cylindrical member and including a spring activated damping mechanism with a brake shoe having oppositely facing inside ramp surfaces which operate in such a manner to provide a normal force that is greater than a spring force applied to a brake shoe that engages the cylindrical member.

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SAE Technical Paper No. 790699, Dearborne meeting, Jun. 11-15, 1979 Serpentine--Extended Life Accessory Drive, Cassidy et al.

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