Self-tensioning drive belt system
US8887644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18512
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-tensioning drive belt system includes first and second gears rotatable relative to each other about a common first axis. A drive belt is fixedly secured to the first gear at a first location on the drive belt, and is fixedly secured to the second gear at a second location on the drive belt. A biasing member is disposed between the first and second gears. Various methods of using and assembling the self-tensioning drive system are also provided.
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