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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2013
Filed:
May. 22, 2008
Applicants:
Christopher B Ward, Marietta, PA (US);
Thomas E Hughes, Wilmington, NC (US);
Matthew B Neal, Wilmington, NC (US);
Inventors:
Christopher B Ward, Marietta, PA (US);
Thomas E Hughes, Wilmington, NC (US);
Matthew B Neal, Wilmington, NC (US);
Assignee:
Fenner U.S., Inc., Manheim, PA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 7/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A pulley assembly operable in connection with a tensioner assembly is provided for tensioning a belt. The pulley assembly includes one or more elements for sealing the pulley to protect the pulley assembly in harsh environments. For instance, the pulley assembly may include one or more shields for protecting the pulley from contaminants entering the interior of the pulley assembly that can lead to premature failure.