Torsion spring balance assembly and adjustment method
US5983936A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8807
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring tension assembly, which includes a support member for attaching an adjustment assembly to the loading arm. The adjustment assembly can be mounted adjacent the first end of the support member and preferably is configured for engaging the first end of the spring. The adjustment assembly preferably comprises at least two rotatable gears having an interlocked meshed arrangement. An arm assembly can be mounted adjacent the second end of the support member, and configured for engaging the second or other end of the spring. A link arm can have one end attached to the arm assembly and a second end attached to the loading arm.
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