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Belt tensioning apparatus and method for alternator testing

US7152464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateOct 29, 2004
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K15/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for testing an alternator has a base, a motor mounted to the base and a pulley extending from the motor. A belt is connected to the motor pulley and the alternator. A mount mounts the alternator to the base, and a pivoting idler arm pivotally is mounted with respect to the base and has an idler pulley that engages the belt to apply tension to the belt.

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