Tensioning device of a traction mechanism drive
US7985151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/081
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a tensioning device of a traction mechanism drive, having a tensioning lever mounted on a base housing and rotatable by a pivot bearing. A coil spring is arranged coaxially to the pivot bearing. The pivot bearing comprises a bearing journal, a bearing hub and at least one plain bearing sleeve which is arranged between the bearing journal and the bearing hub, and a central radial force application plane of the tensioning roller is axially spaced apart from a central radial bearing plane of the pivot bearing.
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