Patent ID: 9506538
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: F16B,F16C,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element comprising: at least one bearing having one inner ring having a radially outwardly facing inner race and a radially inwardly facing annular surface, the at least one bearing also including one outer ring having a radially inwardly facing outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race, wherein the radially inwardly facing annular surface includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter greater than the first diameter, and wherein the retaining ring is configured to immobilize the screw in relation to the bearing, the retaining ring being integrally mounted in the second portion in direct contact with the inwardly facing annular surface.