Disc mower with drive belt tightness indicator
US5941056A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S56/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disc mower incorporates a modular disc cutterbar. The drive mechanism for the mower utilizes a V-belt drive apparatus that requires proper tensioning which is accomplished through a spring tensioning mechanism that includes an indicator to visually determine when the proper tension has been applied. The indicator includes a bracket positioned adjacent the spring and has a length substantially equal to the length of the spring required for exerting the proper spring force for tensioning the drive belt.
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