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Endless belt power transmission systems or components May archived by USPTO category 05/06

20060111208 - Double piston and belt type continuously variable transmission: A double piston and belt type continuously variable transmission comprises a primary pulley provided with a primary piston chamber and a primary clamp chamber; a secondary pulley provided with a secondary piston chamber and a secondary clamp chamber; and an endless belt operatively put around the primary and secondary pulleys....

20060111207 - Hydraulic control system for vehicular power transmitting mechanism: A hydraulic control system for a vehicular drive system including a hydraulically operated belt-and-pulley type continuously variable transmission and a hydraulically operated frictional coupling device engaged for running of a vehicle, the hydraulic control system including: a first solenoid valve for regulating a belt-tensioning hydraulic pressure for tensioning a belt...

20060111209 - Articulating mechanisms and link systems with torque transmission in remote manipulation of instruments and tools: Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools, are provided. The link systems include links wherein torque can be transferred between at least two adjacent links while...

20060111210 - Articulating mechanisms and link systems with torque transmission in remote manipulation of instruments and tools: Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools, are provided. The link systems include links wherein torque can be transferred between at least two adjacent links while...

20060105867 - Belt-driven conical-pulley transmission, method for controlling and operating it, and vehicle having such a transmission: An automatic transmission in the form of a belt-driven conical-pulley transmission having conical disk sets on the power input and power output sides, and an endless torque-transmitting member interconnecting the input side and the output side disk sets for transmitting torque therebetween. At least one stop at at least one...

20060105868 - Hydraulic control system for a continuously variable transmission mechanism: A hydraulic control system for a continuously variable transmission includes a source of fluid pressure provided by a pump and regulator valve. The fluid pressure of the pump is directed to a primary regulator valve, which issues a control pressure signal for a variable sheave control and a ratio enable...

20060105869 - Bicycle component with axle fixing structure: A bicycle component is configured with an axle fixing structure. In the preferred embodiment, the bicycle component is an electric derailleur. The bicycle component has a base member rotatably supported on an axle. Preferably, the axle includes a shaft portion with a head portion disposed adjacent a first end of...

20060105870 - Belt tensioner system: A belt tensioner system includes a belt tensioner and a bumper idler pulley. The belt tensioner includes an arm which is adapted to be rotatably-biased and includes a tensioner idler pulley which is supported by the arm and which travels in an arcuate path when the arm rotates. The bumper...

20060105871 - Mounting of a heavy-duty alternator to an automotive engine: A system that provides a belt driven Power-Take-Off (“PTO”) mounting for a heavy-duty alternator onto a lighter duty automotive engine. The system provides additional torque support for the alternator and crankshaft pulley while allowing the alternator to pivot with engine movement on the motor mounts. A belt tensioner automatically tightens...

20060105872 - Silent chain: In an endless silent chain composed of alternating guide link rows and joint link rows connected by connecting pins, each guide link row is composed of a stack of three, centrally located, link plates and two outer guide plates, and each joint link row is composed of two pairs of...

20060105873 - Transmission belt: A stock rubber is provided with chopped aramid fibers and chopped polyester fibers blended in the rubber component, which is EPDM. The chopped polyester fibers are longer than the chopped aramid fibers. A transmission V-belt is obtained and molded from the stock rubber. When molding, the chopped aramid fibers and...

20060105874 - Timing belt: It is an object of the present invention to provide a timing belt capable of strengthening the tensile rigidity of a belt, preventing the local flexure of the core wire due to polygon engagement by adjusting flexibility on the outer circumferential side of a pitch line, and having improved flexural...

20060100045 - Apparatus for mounting a bicycle electrical component: An apparatus for mounting a bicycle electrical component comprises a housing member structured to be mounted to a bicycle and an electronic circuit element mounted to a circuit mounting member, wherein the circuit mounting member is disposed in the housing. The circuit mounting member has a shape that varies away...

20060100046 - Image forming apparatus: The image forming apparatus includes an endless belt, a first tensing member having a first and second end portions, wherein the first and second end portions of said first tensing member are positioned in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which said first tensing member guides movement of said...

20060100047 - Compliant snubber: A compliant snubber for a chain is disclosed. The snubber preferably includes an elastomeric body and metal bushings. The compliance feature allows the snubber to be located with a negative clearance to the back side of the chain without causing excessive surface loads that may result in excessive snubber surface...

20060100048 - Tensioning device: A tensioning device to impart tension to a chain or belt comprising a tensioner arm, a supporting member, a pivot, and a biasing element. The tensioner arm has a proximal end with a curved engaged surface formed on a lower surface thereof, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and...

20060100049 - Belt tensioner and method for assembly: A first belt tensioner includes an arm, spring case, coil spring, and arm plate. The arm is adapted to support an idler pulley and has a hook portion. The spring case is disposed in the arm and has a first spring seat. The spring is disposed in the spring case....

20060100050 - Belt tensioner and method for making a belt-tensioner arm and a spring case: A belt tensioner includes an arm, a spring case, and a helical spring having inwardly projecting first and second end portions. Another belt tensioner includes a spring, an arm, a spring case, and a pivot bushing surrounding the spring. An additional belt tensioner includes an idler pulley having a bearing...

20060100051 - Belt drive assembly for driving accessory parts of an internal combustion engine, drive belt and pulleys suited to be used in said assembly: Belt drive assembly for driving accessory parts of an internal combustion engine comprising a reversible electric machine, comprising a belt with a plurality of longitudinal ribs alternating with grooves and with a plurality of cavities spaced at equal distances from each other longitudinally and obtained transversely with respect to the...

20060100052 - Belt device: A belt device for arrangements which are put under tensile load, particularly for systems for the securing of tree crowns, having a belt (10) with a loop at each end (12, 12′) which is formed by turning over the end parts of the belt (10) and fastening the ends to...

20060094547 - Integrated pulley-torsional damper assembly: An integrated pulley-torsional damper assembly (1) comprises a hub (2) designed for being rigidly connected to a drive member (3), a pulley (4) connected to the hub (2) by means of a first ring (5) made of elastomeric material having the function of filter for the torsional oscillations, and an...

20060094548 - Chain tensioner: A chain tensioner includes a housing defining a cylinder chamber, and a plunger having a small-diameter end and a spring both mounted in the cylinder chamber. A register ring is fitted in a ring-receiving groove formed in the inner periphery of the cylinder chamber near its open end. A plurality...

20060094549 - Hydraulic tensioner: In a hydraulic tensioner, a deairing valve unit comprising a synthetic resin ball guide, a check ball a biasing spring, a ball seat, and a retaining disc, is press-fit into a hollow plunger, and disposed adjacent the protruding end of the plunger. The ball and seat of the deairing valve...

20060094550 - Bicycle crankset: A bicycle crankset has a crank arm portion, a chainring mounting portion and at least a first chainring. The crank arm portion has a pedal attachment end and a crankshaft mounting end with the chainring mounting portion coupled to the crankshaft mounting end. The chainring mounting portion has an inner...

20060094551 - Silent chain and method of producing same: Occasional abnormal wear elongation, which occurs in a silent chain when exposed to lubricating oil in a deteriorated condition due to oxidation, is avoided by polishing the inner link plates of the chain to a surface roughness of 0.5 μm Rz or less, chromizing the inner link plates, forming a...