Internal combustion engine
US11047454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0897
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine, includes: a cylinder block; a crankshaft rotatably supported in the cylinder block; an oil pan fastened to a lower end portion of the cylinder block; a chain case fastened to one end wall of the cylinder block in an axial direction of the crankshaft; a belt wound around a crank pulley provided on an end portion of the crankshaft protruding from the chain case and an accessory pulley provided on an engine accessory; and a tensioner contacting a back surface of the belt and applying a tension to the belt, wherein the tensioner includes multiple fastening portions, such that one of the fastening portions is fastened to at least one of the cylinder block and the chain case, and another one of the fastening portions is fastened to the oil pan.
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