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
1998-02-27
1999-11-30
Hannon, Thomas R.
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
474111, F16H 708, F16H 722
Patent
active
059933429
ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic tensioner having a pre-loaded spring at the upper end of the piston to reduce the peak operating loads in a timing chain system. The spring member is located between the primary piston and an upper secondary piston.
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Markley George L.
Simpson Roger
Wigsten Mark
Borg-Warner Automotive Inc.
Dziegielewski Greg
Hannon Thomas R.
Kaness Matthew A.
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