Spring steel tensioner

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1990-08-02

1991-02-26

Bui, Thuy M.

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198499, 464 88, F16H 708

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ABSTRACT:
A tensioning device is provided for selecting and imparting torsional bias to a shaft and simultaneously providing a shock absorbing mechanism, the device including a biasing disposed substantially within the shaft for imparting torsional bias to the shaft, a coupler rotationally fixing one end of the biasing strip to the shaft, and a hub member rotationally fixed to the other end of the biasing strip, the hub member being relatively rotatable with respect to the shaft and including a locking mechanism to lock the hub member to a stationary frame member when the desired torque has been reached.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2867103 (1959-01-01), Williams
patent: 4290520 (1981-09-01), Rhodes

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