Patent number: 9879764
Chain drive tensioner spring force control mechanism
Original Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
Field of technology: Vehicles, Engines and Transportation
Patent granted on: Tue, 30 Jan 2018
Abstract
A tensioner which adjusts the mean tensioner force to keep the chain tension as low as possible without sacrificing chain control, significantly improving drive efficiency as the chain wears and is subject to low dynamic loads.