Belt tensioner for electric power steering unit
US6960145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0874
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a tensioning device for use in vehicle power steering assembly, in particular, having a drive unit for rotating an input pulley rotatably connected to an output pulley via a flexible belt. The tensioning device includes a housing and an arm movably attached relative to the housing. A contact device is mounted on the arm and is adapted to be engaged with a portion of the belt between the input and output pulleys. The arm is movable relative to the belt to position the contact device against the belt to provide tension on the belt.
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