Snap-fit chain tensioner apparatus and method

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1994-07-19

1995-06-20

Buiz, Michael Powell

Endless belt power transmission systems or components

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

Tension adjuster has surface in sliding contact with belt

F16H 700

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054256801

ABSTRACT:
A chain tensioner for tensioning a chain mounted on a support structure. The tensioner (10) includes a bracket (46) secured to a support structure (46) and a pin (56) connected to the bracket. Further included is an elongated shoe (26) having first and second enlarged ends (28, 30) an exterior wall surface (34) extending the length thereof to engage a chain (14), a blade spring (48) disposed within the shoe (26) generally parallel to the wall surface (34), a generally semi-cylindrical indentation (58) extending through the first end (28) to engage the pin (56).

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