Tensioner with reinstallation feature
CA 2602373 C · Owner: Litens Automotive Partnership · Inventors: Lehtovaara, Jorma J.; Frankowski, Marek
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A tensioner enables easy and reliable reinstallation of the tensioner and belt in the field service while simultaneously making it possible to utilize a oneway clutch device to ensure continuous belt tension control without cumbersome manual alignment and/or realignment procedures. The tensioner has a pivot shaft configured for mounting on an engine surface. A tensioner arm is mounted on the pivot shaft for pivotal movement between a free arm stop position and premount stop position. A belt-engaging pulley is mounted for rotation on the tensioner arm. A base cup is rotatably mounted around an end of the pivot shaft. The base cup has an arcuate slot having a free arm stop end and a …
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- Filed March 20, 2006 and granted April 14, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 20, 2026.
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