GB2311581B - A timing chain tensioner - Google Patents

A timing chain tensioner

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Publication number
GB2311581B
GB2311581B GB9606786A GB9606786A GB2311581B GB 2311581 B GB2311581 B GB 2311581B GB 9606786 A GB9606786 A GB 9606786A GB 9606786 A GB9606786 A GB 9606786A GB 2311581 B GB2311581 B GB 2311581B
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Prior art keywords
timing chain
chain tensioner
tensioner
timing
chain
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Expired - Fee Related
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GB9606786A
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GB9606786D0 (en
GB2311581A (en
Inventor
William Richard Hutchins
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MG Rover Group Ltd
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MG Rover Group Ltd
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Priority to GB9606786A priority Critical patent/GB2311581B/en
Publication of GB9606786D0 publication Critical patent/GB9606786D0/en
Publication of GB2311581A publication Critical patent/GB2311581A/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/0829—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with vibration damping means
    • F16H7/0836—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with vibration damping means of the fluid and restriction type, e.g. dashpot
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/0848—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with means for impeding reverse motion
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0802—Actuators for final output members
    • F16H2007/0806—Compression coil springs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0802—Actuators for final output members
    • F16H2007/0812—Fluid pressure
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H7/0848—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains with means for impeding reverse motion
    • F16H2007/0859—Check valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H7/00—Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members
    • F16H7/08—Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
    • F16H2007/0889—Path of movement of the finally actuated member
    • F16H2007/0891—Linear path

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Devices For Conveying Motion By Means Of Endless Flexible Members (AREA)
GB9606786A 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 A timing chain tensioner Expired - Fee Related GB2311581B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB9606786A GB2311581B (en) 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 A timing chain tensioner

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GB9606786A GB2311581B (en) 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 A timing chain tensioner

Publications (3)

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GB9606786D0 GB9606786D0 (en) 1996-06-05
GB2311581A GB2311581A (en) 1997-10-01
GB2311581B true GB2311581B (en) 1999-12-15

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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB788500A (en) * 1956-05-25 1958-01-02 Perry Chain Company Ltd Improvements in chain or belt tensioning devices
GB861741A (en) * 1958-08-12 1961-02-22 Perry Chain Company Ltd Improvements relating to chain and belt-tensioning means
GB2065265A (en) * 1979-12-19 1981-06-24 Kubota Ltd Chain tensioner
GB2175063A (en) * 1985-03-19 1986-11-19 Honda Motor Co Ltd Belt tensioner device for internal combustion engine
GB2181814A (en) * 1985-10-16 1987-04-29 Skf Gmbh A belt tensioner
US4911679A (en) * 1988-07-14 1990-03-27 Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Tensioner for belts
US4985009A (en) * 1989-07-05 1991-01-15 Ina Walzlager Schaeffler Kg Tensioning device for chain or belt drives
GB2272958A (en) * 1992-11-27 1994-06-01 Tsubakimoto Chain Co Chain tensioner with oil reservoir

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB788500A (en) * 1956-05-25 1958-01-02 Perry Chain Company Ltd Improvements in chain or belt tensioning devices
GB861741A (en) * 1958-08-12 1961-02-22 Perry Chain Company Ltd Improvements relating to chain and belt-tensioning means
GB2065265A (en) * 1979-12-19 1981-06-24 Kubota Ltd Chain tensioner
GB2175063A (en) * 1985-03-19 1986-11-19 Honda Motor Co Ltd Belt tensioner device for internal combustion engine
GB2181814A (en) * 1985-10-16 1987-04-29 Skf Gmbh A belt tensioner
US4911679A (en) * 1988-07-14 1990-03-27 Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Tensioner for belts
US4985009A (en) * 1989-07-05 1991-01-15 Ina Walzlager Schaeffler Kg Tensioning device for chain or belt drives
GB2272958A (en) * 1992-11-27 1994-06-01 Tsubakimoto Chain Co Chain tensioner with oil reservoir

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GB9606786D0 (en) 1996-06-05
GB2311581A (en) 1997-10-01

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732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20050329