Method of tuning a belt drive system
US6652401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0874
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention comprises a method of using tensioners to tune a belt drive system. A tensioner having a damping rate is used on an accessory belt slack side and a tensioner having a having a damping rate is used on an accessory belt tight side. Outside of a predetermined engine speed range, the tight side tensioner arm does not move because the dynamic tension in the span is less than the tight side tensioner friction damping. Within a predetermined engine speed range the tight side tensioner arm moves in order to damp a belt drive system vibration.
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