Self tensioning belt drive
US4518373A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H7/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a V-belt drive, the driven sheave is carried on a frame pivoted so that center distance between driver and driven sheaves can change. The position of the frame pivot is chosen so that the torque reaction of the driven load results in an induced torque about the pivot axis tending to increase belt tension appropriately as the driven load increases.
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