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Tensioner and endless drive arrangement

US9341243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP · CA

Inventors

Boris Replete · Toronto, CA
Ron Farewell · Mississauga, CA
Andrew M. Boyes · Aurora, CA
Ingo Walter · Grundau, DE
Joern Adam · Gelnhausen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2012
Grant date	May 17, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2007/0893
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a tensioner is provided, comprising, a first tensioner arm and a second tensioner arm, a first wheel and a second wheel. The first tensioner arm is pivotable about a first pivot axis. The second tensioner arm is pivotally connected to the first arm so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis located at a selected distance from the first pivot axis. The first wheel is rotationally connected to the first tensioner arm about a first rotation axis. The second wheel is rotationally connected to the second tensioner arm about a second rotation axis. The first and second wheels are configured to engage an endless drive member. The first and second wheels are biased in respective first and second free arm directions.

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