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Ring tensioner

US12000482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2022
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2055/366
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Ring tensioners having a plurality of rungs that extend from a first side to an opposite second side of the ring tensioner, in use, the rungs engaging between the teeth of a toothed belt. Both the first side and the second side of the ring tensioner are not continuous but have gaps. The gaps on the first side alternate with the gaps on the second side. The ring tensioners may be formed from a single length of wire.

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