Tensioning mechanism for a continuous belt or chain drive system
US9188202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0893
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for imparting tension to strands of an endless power transferring member loop (12) encircling a drive sprocket (14) and at least one driven sprocket (16 a, 16b). Two tensioning arms (38a, 18b) are spaced apart and have guided movement relative to at least one fixed pin (26) with a tension driver (5) operably engaged with one of the tensioning arms (18a, 18b) for driving both tensioning arms (18a, 18b) in motion acting through a rotatable, motion transfer body (34) located generally centrally with respect to the endless loop power transferring member (12) for connection to corresponding motion transfer locations (30a, 30b) associated with the pair of tensioning arms (18a, 18b), either directly or indirectly. A link assembly (60) can connect first ends (40a, 40b) to the motion transfer body (34) and second locations (42a, 42b) to corresponding opposite ends of the two spaced apart tensioning arms (38a, 18b).
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