Patent ID: 6620067
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: F01L,F16H

Abstract:
A tensioner device, comprising:a support member integrally formed on an engine main body, said support member protruding from the engine main body and providing a guide surface; a tensioner shoe that makes sliding contact with an endless flexible transmission member, said tensioner shoe having: a base end section pivotally supported by a shaft fixed to said engine main body, and a tip end section supported by and slidably contacting the guide surface of said support member for guided movement to displace the tensioner shoe relative to said endless flexible transmission member; a spring that elastically biases said tensioner shoe against said endless flexible transmission member; and a case provided on said engine main body and covering said support member, said tensioner and said endless flexible transmission member, wherein said case has a projection formed thereon and projecting inward to be adjacent said tip end section and wherein said case projection guides said tip end section in a direction wherein said tip end section is displaced for guided movement by said guide surface.