Timothy P Vaughn

US Patent:

52561135, Oct 26, 1993

Filed:

Apr 29, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/874883

Inventors:

Thomas S. Bushman - Dearborn MI
Thomas R. Lahvic - Ann Arbor MI
Richard J. Meckstroth - Northville MI
Robert G. Rebandt - Romulus MI
Timothy T. Vaughn - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 712

US Classification:

474135

Abstract:

An arm assembly for an automotive engine accessory drive belt tensioner has a wound spring which is permanently captured upon the arm by a retainer which is effective not only prior to installation of the arm upon an engine, but also after the installation and removal of the arm from an engine.

US Patent:

51318890, Jul 21, 1992

Filed:

Oct 22, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/600652

Inventors:

Richard J. Meckstroth - Northville MI
Timothy T. Vaughn - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 714

US Classification:

474117

Abstract:

An accessory drive tensioner for an engine includes a cover adapted to enclose a portion of the engine, a hub carrier formed integrally with the cover, and a tensioner arm and wheel assembly journalled to the hub carrier. The tensioner arm and wheel assembly includes a flanged hub having a clindrical center section in contact with a bearing post also formed integrally with the cover, and a generally planar cover section in contact with the annular wall.