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Tensioner

US10989280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Gates Corporation · US

Inventors

Andrzej Dec · Rochester Hills, US
Venkatakrishnan Seshachalam · Aachen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2018
Grant date	Apr 27, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2007/0893
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tensioner comprising a base having a cylindrical portion extending axially, the cylindrical portion comprising a radially outer surface and a receiving portion that is radially inward of the radially outer surface, an eccentric arm pivotally engaged with the radially outer surface, a torsion spring disposed within the radially inward receiving portion, the torsion spring applying a biasing force to the eccentric arm, and a pulley journalled to the eccentric arm.

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