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Damper pulley

US5540626A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
7References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1995
Grant dateJul 30, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

A lightweight damper pulley is provided which can be produced in a simple manner. The damper pulley includes a central portion, a belt retaining portion made of metal plate, and a ring-shaped rubber or elastic member placed therebetween. The central portion includes a cylindrical boss portion to be fixed onto a rotary shaft, a main portion extending radially outwardly from the larger diameter area of the cylindrical boss portion, and a flange bent horizontally from an outer periphery of the main portion. The central portion is integrally formed from a metal plate by press-forming or the like. The flange and the belt retaining portion can have projections which compress the rubber or elastic member to hold it securely in place.

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