Patent ID: 8905877
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A tensioning device for an endless traction means in an engine, comprising: a housing; a plunger which can be moved in the housing; a compression spring arranged in the plunger; a nonreturn valve arranged within the housing adjacent the plunger; a cylinder arranged in the plunger and the cylinder having a first end materially connected to the nonreturn valve by a material connection; and an engagement element connected to the plunger and forming a latch system between the plunger and the cylinder, the nonreturn valve and the first end of the cylinder being arranged within a first cylindrical section of the housing having a first inside diameter, wherein the cylinder has an outside diameter and the nonreturn valve has an outside diameter and the outside diameter of the cylinder and the outside diameter of the nonreturn valve are of a same size as the first inside diameter.