Sensorized tensioner
US11506264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0893
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tensioner that has a base adapted to be secured to an engine, and at least one arm hinged to a pin fixed to the base and bearing a pulley adapted to cooperate with a belt of a transmission of the engine, and elastic means for pushing the at least one arm in a direction so as to keep the pulley against the belt. The tensioner has sensor means for acquiring in real time a plurality of data relating to the tensioner to estimate the state of efficiency of the same.
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