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Device and method for adjusting belt tension on a web slitter-rewinder

US5046676A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1990
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H7/1263
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for adjusting the tension on a web slitter-rewinder drive belt assembly. More specifically, this device permits the operator to vertically adjust the position of the idler roll on the drive belt assembly using an adjustment mechanism located on an exterior surface of the machine. The device includes a bracket and a cross brace received therein in sliding engagement.

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