US 2018/0058550 A1Published application

Modular tensioner system

AssigneeKit Masters

InventorsCraig Swanson, Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe

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Abstract

A tensioner system may be replaced by selecting replacement components. Components such as a housing, roller arm, pulley, and index plate locating pin may be selected from a group of housings, roller arms, pulleys, and index plate locating pins, respectively. The selection of the components allows a user to assemble multiple variations of tensioner that are commercially available. The location of the index plate locating pin on the index plate allows for proper orientation of the tensioner in the vehicle in order to apply the proper tension to a belt. The selection of the components may be based on current tensioner model, or based on dimensions measured from the current tensioner.

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Dependent claims

A method for assembling a replacement tensioner system from modular components, comprising:

determining a type of tensioner to be replace;
selecting a pulley from a plurality of pulleys, each of said plurality of pulleys being adapted to serve as a substitute for a plurality of differently configured tensioner systems;
selecting a housing for a torsion shaft assembly from a plurality of housings, each of said plurality of housings being adapted to serve as a substitute for a plurality of differently configured tensioner systems;
selecting a roller arm from a plurality of roller arms, each of said plurality of roller arms being adapted to serve as a substitute for a plurality of differently configured tensioner systems;
and
assembling the selected pulley, the selected housing, and selected roller arm to create a tensioner system.

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Facts

Application: 15/693,113Filed 31 Aug 2017
Priority: 29 May 2015
Published: 1 Mar 2018
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Classification5 codes

F16H 7/1245
With vibration damping means: of the dissipating material type, e.g. elastomeric spring
F16H 2007/0819
Actuators for final output members: rubber or other elastic materials
F16H 2007/0842
Means for varying tension of belts, ropes or chains: mounting or support of tensioner
F16H 2007/0865
Finally actuated members, e.g. constructional details thereof: pulleys

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Application62/168,434Us provisional application · filed 29 May 2015
Application15/167,259Continuation · filed 27 May 2016
Application15/693,113Continuation
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