Patent · US Expired

Drive system

US4216678A · kind A · utility

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11References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 1978
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H61/66227
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive system especially adapted for driving accessories associated with the engine of a vehicle and controlled essentially by the speed of the engine crankshaft. The drive system comprises a pair of variable pulleys interconnected by a flexible belt, one pulley being driven from the engine crankshaft and the other pulley being associated with one or more accessories.

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