Endless belt power transmission systems or components – Means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,... – Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter
Patent
1999-01-15
2000-09-19
Bucci, David A.
Endless belt power transmission systems or components
Means for adjusting belt tension or for shifting belt,...
Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter
474110, F16H 708, F16H 722
Patent
active
061204021
ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic tensioner having an external rack member. The rack member has an extending member at its upper end that contacts wedges or grooves along the exterior of the piston to limit backdrive or backlash of the piston. The rack member has an end member at its lower end that is located in a groove in the tensioner housing. The rack member has a plurality of portions that are held together by a garter spring to form a single cylindrical piece.
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Preston Todd K.
Simpson Roger T.
Borg-Warner Inc.
Bucci David A.
Dziegielewski Greg
Kaness Matthew A.
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