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Tightener

US8776995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMUELLER GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Lionel Carre · Seeg, DE
Michael Lang · Andover, US
Johannes Muehlschlegel · Aitrach, DE
Michael Sdahl · Ottobeuren, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 12, 2011
Grant date	Jul 15, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 25, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49609
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a tensioning device (15) for an endless transport belt (14), whereby the tensioning device (15) comprises two tensioning edges (16) around which the transport belt (14) is deflectable, and at least one spring section (26, 26′) integrally formed with the tensioning edges (16) and arranged between the two tensioning edges (16). This tensioning device (15) can be provided with a transport belt (14) and used in an automatic gripper system (1).

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