Methods and systems for a heatable tensioning arm
US11674568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/185
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for a tensioning arm. In one example, the tensioning arm comprises a plurality of carbon fibers with electrically conductive fibers arranged therein configured to supply current to a pair of bushings arranged distally to one another to heat lubricant arranged proximally thereto in response to a temperature of the tensioning arm being less than or equal to a threshold temperature.
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