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Method and apparatus for tensioning ground engaging endless elastomericbelts

CA 1281756 C · Owner: Johnston, James Earl · Inventors: Alexander, Phillip Wayne; Johnston, James Earl; Howell, Keith Alan

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18-, Abstract of the Disclosure, Method and Apparatus For Tensioning Ground Engaging Endless Elastomeric Belts Method and apparatus for selectively, tensioning an endless inextensible elastomeric belt, entrained about a cooperating drive structure and idler structure having a respective axes of rotation. A roller frame joined to a vehicular main frame supports the idler structure and constrains movement thereof to a longitudinal recoil path. The drive and idler structures are biasingly separated by a compression spring which exerts biasing force thereon in opposite longitudinal directions through a drive strut and an idler strut, respectively. The idler strut is connected to the idler …

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  • Granted March 19, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 19, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 23, 1986
GrantedMarch 19, 1991
Term endedMarch 19, 2008
Patent numberCA 1281756 C
Classification (IPC)B62D55/14 +1 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedSep 23, 1986Patent grantedMarch 19, 1991Term endedMarch 19, 2008

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