Pulley device, in particular for tensioning idler or runner roller
US11396938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/63
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The pulley device provides a pulley and a bearing. The pulley has two C-shaped pulley parts having each an inner portion mounted on the bearing, an outer portion having an outer cylindrical surface dedicated to interact with a belt or a chain, and an intermediate portion extending substantially radially between axial ends of inner and outer portions on one axial side of pulley device. Free ends of outer portions each include a hook-shaped portion. A first one of the hook-shaped portions axially overlapping a second one of the hook-shaped portions. The hook-shaped portions configured to cooperate together in order to attach one outer portion to the other.
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