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Filtering pulley

US12173780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2021
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2041

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

Abstract

A filtering pulley for an accessory transmission of an internal combustion engine that has a hub, a crown, a filtering unit or transmitting the torque interposed between the hub and the crown, a torsion spring, a carrier, and a torque limiting joint. The torque limiting joint is coupled to interface with one of the surfaces between the crown and has an open-loop strip spring. The torque limiting joint and is configured to slide with respect to said surface when the torque transmitted between the crown and the hub reaches a predetermined level.

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