Endless belt power transmission systems or components – Means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,... – Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor
Patent
1995-09-08
1997-02-11
Schoeppel, Roger J.
Endless belt power transmission systems or components
Means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,...
Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor
F16H 708
Patent
active
056015054
ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic tensioner having a sleeve located in the opening in the tensioner body and a pin to slide within the sleeve to retain the tensioner plunger in a retracted position. In another embodiment, the tensioner includes a support member located around the periphery of the plunger to support a coil spring to bias the plunger in the protruding direction. A male thread formed on the outer surface of the support member engages a female thread formed in the tensioner opening. In another embodiment, the tensioner includes a stopper pin and spring-loaded hook member that retains the plunger in a retracted position. In another embodiment, a check valve located to permit fluid flow into the plunger chamber has a retainer with several extending legs.
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Borg-Warner Automotive K.K.
Dziegielewski Greg
Schoeppel Roger J.
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