Patent ID: 6857979
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A combination belt tensioner and idler comprising: a fixed pivot structure; a mounting bolt engaging said fixed pivot structure for mounting said fixed pivot structure on a motor vehicle engine; an idler pulley mounted on said fixed pivot structure for rotational movement about an axis defined by said mounting bolt; a moveable arm mounted on said fixed pivot structure for pivotable movement about said axis; a belt tensioning pulley mounted on said moveable arm and spaced from said idler pulley; said moveable arm being biased in a direction so as to force said pulley into tensioning engagement with a belt trained about said idler pulley and said belt tensioning pulley; and a retaining member secured to said fixed pivot structure and positioned between said idler pulley and said moveable arm, the retaining member axially retaining said moveable arm and providing a mounting surface of said idler pulley.