Tensioner for a power transmission belt and method of making the

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1992-09-18

1993-04-27

Bui, Thuy M.

Endless belt power transmission systems or components

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474117, F16H 708

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052057925

ABSTRACT:
A tensioner for a power transmission belt that is adapted to be operated in an endless path and a method of making the tensioner is provided, the tensioner comprising a support unit for being fixed relative to the belt, a belt engaging unit carried by the support unit and being movable relative thereto, a coiled torsion spring having a first end operatively interconnected to the support unit and a second end operatively interconnected to the belt engaging unit for urging the belt engaging unit relative to the support unit and against the belt with a force to tension the belt, the spring having a certain torque when the belt engaging unit is disposed at a certain position relative to the support unit, the tensioner having changeable structure holding one of the ends in an adjusted position relative to its respective operatively interconnected unit so as to provide for the certain torque of the spring when the belt engaging unit is disposed at the certain position relative to the support unit.

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patent: 4886483 (1989-12-01), Henderson
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patent: 4985010 (1991-01-01), Henderson

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