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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2001
Yutaka Kitamura, Tokyo, JP;
Youji Nishimura, Tokyo, JP;
Yutaka Kitamura, Tokyo, JP;
Youji Nishimura, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A belt transmission apparatus capable of changing a tension of a belt by the action of belt tension adjusterfrom a first optimal value of higher tension suitable for the starting of engineto a second optimal value of lower tension suitable for driving an accessory after enginehas been started. The belt transmission apparatus includes a rotating electric machine pulleyof a rotating electric machine for transmitting starting power to engine; engine pulleyfor transmitting starting power to engineand rotation power of engineto accessories; auxiliary pulleysrotated by the power from engine pulleyto drive the accessories beltwrapped around rotating electric machine pulley, engine pulleyand auxiliary pulleys: and belt tension adjusterfor urging beltto set tension in a plurality of stages.