US4634403A
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Belt drive
Assignee: Tennant Co
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Filing: 1985-11-18
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-11-18
Abstract
Abstract This is a belt drive arrangement in which two belts are used, the inside surface of one running in contact with the outside surface of the other for part of their lengths and both running within the width of one belt, with input and output shafts, and one or more idler pulleys providing forward or reverse rotation of the output shaft with the input shaft having a constant direction of rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph C. Peabody
- 👤 Charles E. Grimes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:50
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H9/00; F16H9/02; F16H7/00; F16H7/08; F16H7/0827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a belt drive, an input pulley, an output pulley spaced therefrom, a pair of belts one outside of the other, both belts operating within the width of one of the belts, the outer belt going around both pulleys with the input pulley being between the belts so that it is outside of the inner belt, and an idler pulley arrangement, including at least one movable idler pulley, constructed and arranged to tension either one belt or the other against the input pulley so that one belt drives the output pulley in one direction and the other belt drives it in the other direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a belt drive, an input pulley, an output pulley spaced therefrom, a pair of belts one outside of the other, both belts operating within the width of one of the belts, the outer belt going around both pulleys with the input pulley being between the belts so that it is outside of the inner belt, and an idler pulley arrangement, including at least one movable idler pulley, constructed and arranged to tension either one belt or the other against the input pulley so that one belt drives the output pulley in one direction and the other belt drives it in the other direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the input pulley is slightly crowned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized by and including a fixed idler pulley separating the belts at a point remote from the output pulley and on the other side of the input pulley from the output pulley.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that both belts are flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the movable idler pulley is on the other side of the input pulley from the output pulley.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the movable idler pulley includes two idler pulleys generally opposite each other, one inside of both belts and the other outside of both belts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the outer belt is a flat belt and the inner belt is a two sided V belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the movably mounted idler includes two adjacent idler pulleys, one inside of both belts and the other outside the outside belt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a belt drive, a pair of belts, one inside of the other, a driver pulley between the belts so that it is outside of the inside belt and inside of the outside belt, a driven pulley spaced from the driver pulley and inside of both belts, and a movably mounted idler arranged to alternately tension one belt or the other but not both against the driver pulley so that the driven pulley will be rotated clockwise when one belt is tensioned against it and counterclockwise when the other belt is tensioned against it.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a belt drive, a pair of belts, one inside of the other, a driver pulley between the belts so that it is outside of the inside belt and inside of the outside belt, a driven pulley spaced from the driver pulley and inside of both belts, and a movably mounted idler arranged to alternately tension one belt or the other but not both against the driver pulley so that the driven pulley will be rotated clockwise when one belt is tensioned against it and counterclockwise when the other belt is tensioned against it.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the size and spacing of the belts and pulleys is such that the positioning of the movably mounted idler provides for forward, neutral and reverse drive of the driven pulley.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the driver pulley is slightly crowned.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the movable idler pulley is positioned between the driver and driven pulleys.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the movable idler pulley is on the side of the driver pulley remote from the driven pulley.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the outer belt is a flat belt and the inner belt is a two sided V belt.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized in that the movably mounted idler includes two adjacent idler pulleys, one inside of both belts and the other inside the outside belt.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized by and including two fixed idler pulleys spaced from each other, the first inside of both belts with the inner belt around it and the second inside of only the outer belt, with only the outer belt around it.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 9 further characterized by and including means for keeping the belts separated except around the driven pulley.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a belt drive, an input pulley, an output pulley spaced therefrom, a pair of belts with the inside surface of one running in contact with the outside surface of the other for part of their lengths and operating within the width of one of the belts, and an idler pulley arrangement constructed and arranged to tension either one belt or the other against the input pulley so that one belt drives the output pulley in one direction and the other belt drives it in the other direction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
88 words
In a belt drive, an input pulley, an output pulley spaced therefrom, a pair of belts with the inside surface of one running in contact with the outside surface of the other for part of their lengths and operating within the width of one of the belts, and an idler pulley arrangement constructed and arranged to tension either one belt or the other against the input pulley so that one belt drives the output pulley in one direction and the other belt drives it in the other direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |