Intelligent belt drive system and method
US9464697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0897
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In the one aspect, a tensioner that incorporates a fluid actuated cylinder and that is capable of precognitively anticipating when is desirable to increase the tension in a belt or other endless drive element so as to prevent belt slip prior to events that would raise the risk of it.
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