Hydraulic tensioner having a flexible blade arm
US6155941A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0895
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chain tensioner system having a hydraulic tensioner and a tensioner arm with a spring blade. A hydraulic tensioner applies force against the end of the tensioner arm. The arm is pivotally supported at one end and supported by the tensioner piston at the other end. A blade spring into inserted into the plastic shoe to provide tension to the arm.
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