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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 1988
Filed:
Mar. 20, 1987
Marvin E Whiteman, Boise, ID (US);
Other;
Abstract
An automatic variable speed centrifugal clutch belt tightening assembly is characterized by even transmission of rotational drive to a pair of belts and includes a rotating spindle and clutch plate having an adjustable centrifugally operable belt tightening mechanism. The belt tightening mechanism includes a clutch drum and a spacer which define recesses for receiving the belts to be driven. The spacer is mounted on the spindle by a bearing assembly affording free rotational and limited longitudinal movement relative to the spindle. As the spindle rotates, the clutch drum presses the spacer against a flange of the spindle to evenly drive the belts while compensating for differences in belt size.