Tensioning device for tensioning a traction medium
AssigneesINA-Schaeffler KG, Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsThomas Ullein, Rudolf Wimmer
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Abstract
A tensioning device for tensioning a traction medium, especially a chain, is provided. The tensioning device includes a supporting body element attachable to a third object and at least one tensioning track capable of being applied against the traction medium. The supporting body element and the tensioning track being joined together as one piece.
Claims27
Device for tensioning a traction medium, the device comprising a supporting body element (3, 13, 22, 27) attachable to a third object and at least one tensioning track (6, 14, 23, 28) capable of being applied against the traction medium (1), the supporting body element (3, 13, 22, 27) and the tensioning track (6, 14, 23, 28) being connected via elastically deformable bar or rib interconnecting sections (7, 15, 24, 29) located between the supporting body element and the tensioning track, and the supporting body element, the tensioning track, and the elastically deformable bar or rib interconnecting sections being integrally formed from a one-piece material member.
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