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DE10258031B4 - Clamping device with a transport / assembly safeguard - Google Patents
Clamping device with a transport / assembly safeguard
DE10258031B4
DE10258031B4 DE2002158031 DE10258031A DE10258031B4 DE 10258031 B4 DE10258031 B4 DE 10258031B4 DE 2002158031 DE2002158031 DE 2002158031 DE 10258031 A DE10258031 A DE 10258031A DE 10258031 B4 DE10258031 B4 DE 10258031B4
DE2002158031
DE10258031A1 (en
Atsushi Kumakura
2001-12-28 Priority to JP2001/402050 priority
2002-12-12 Application filed by Tsubakimoto Chain Co filed Critical Tsubakimoto Chain Co
2003-07-17 Publication of DE10258031A1 publication Critical patent/DE10258031A1/en
2012-04-26 Publication of DE10258031B4 publication Critical patent/DE10258031B4/en
A tensioner (21) comprising a housing (22), a plunger (23) projecting over the housing (22), the plunger (23) being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and biased to the extended position and a locking element, the locking element comprising a wire spring (29; 39; 49; 59; 69; 79; 89; 99) having a locking part (29a; 39a; 49a; 59a; 69a; 79a; 89a; 99a), which is engageable with the plunger (23) when the plunger (23) is in the retracted position to temporarily hold the plunger (23) in the retracted position, and two arms (29b; 39b; 49b; 59b; 69b; 79b; 89b; 99b) extending from the locking member (29a; 39a; 49a; 59a; 69a; 79a; 89a; 99a), the arms (29b; 39b; 49b; 59b; 69b; 79b; 89b 99b) have front ends (29c; 39c; 49c; 59c; 69c; 79c; 89c; 99c) which are pivotally mounted to the housing (22), whereby the Drahtfe of the...
The present invention relates to a tensioner of the type used to maintain tension in a belt or chain of a drive transmission mechanism such as a valve drive transmission of an internal combustion engine. More particularly, it relates to a clamping device having a plunger in which, when the plunger is retracted, a locking member for temporarily preventing protrusion of the plunger is automatically disengaged from the plunger.
When energy is transferred from the crankshaft to the camshaft of an engine by means of a timing belt or chain, the tension in the belt or chain is maintained by means of a tensioner which includes a tensioner housing and a plunger which projects beyond the housing and is biased in the direction of protrusion by means of a spring. In the process of assembling the control transmission of an engine, it is necessary that the plunger be pushed into the housing before the tensioner is mounted. Consequently, tensioners having a mechanism for preventing protrusion have been proposed. Two such mechanisms are in Japanese Utility Model JP 56170347 U or the Japanese patent application JP 07317854 A described.
The 27 to 29 show a clamping device 1 with a conventional hook-type projection preventive mechanism. 27 shows a side view illustrating the hook in the locked position. 28 shows a side view illustrating the hook in the unlocked position. 29 shows a front view of in 27 illustrated clamping device.
The clamping device 1 is by means of bolts or screws (not shown), which in holes 2 B ( 29 ) in one at the rear end of a tensioner housing 2 provided mounting flange 2a are installed on a motor. One out of the case 2 protruding plunger 3 is with a rack 3a provided, which extends in an axial direction on its outer surface. The plunger 3 is in a cylindrical bore in the housing 2 displaceable and is biased in its extension direction by means disposed in the bore spring (not shown). A (locking) latch 5 can with the rack 3a engaged to a retraction movement of the plunger 3 as a result of the force acting on the plunger 3 is prevented by a chain via a chain engaging with the tensioning lever (not shown). The clamping device 1 includes one side of the plunger 3 near the front end of the same projecting, locking pin or lock 4 and a hook 9 , the case 2 on an axis 8th is pivotally mounted. A catch 9a on the hook 9 can with the lock 4 engage and is with a sloping surface 9b formed, which is shaped such that a slight movement of the plunger 3 in the retraction direction, a release of the hook 9 from the arrester 4 causes. Thus, when the plunger reaches 3 is first moved in the retracting direction by the force exerted by a chain via a tensioning lever, the hook 9 disengaged from the lock 4 and swings away from the lock due to gravity 4 ,
A disadvantage of in the 27 - 29 illustrated clamping device 1 is that unlocking the hook 9 depends on gravity and consequently the tensioning device 1 must be positioned so that the hook 9 pivots down about its pivot axis to disengage and disengage from the lock 4 remains.
The 30 and 31 show a clamping device 11 with another conventional prevention mechanism using a hook. Here is 30 a top view and 31 a side view. Both show the hook in the locked position.
A plunger 13 is slidable in a cylindrical bore in a housing 12 arranged and biased by means provided in the interior of the housing spring (not shown) in the extension direction. The locking mechanism points to one on the plunger 13 fastened lock 14 a hook 19 , which swivels on the housing 12 is attached and engaged with the lock 14 can get. A wound torsion spring 20 tenses the hook 19 in its unlocked position, so that the hook 19 automatically and permanently disengaged from the lock 14 arrives when the plunger 13 once pushed inwards.
The tensioning device known by use 11 according to the 30 and 31 is independent of gravity and can therefore be mounted in any position. Nevertheless, it needs an additional part, namely the wound torsion spring, and is more complex in construction than the tensioning device according to the 27 - 29 and harder to assemble. In addition, the assembly of the wound torsion spring requires space.
Consequently, it is an object of the invention to solve the above-mentioned problems in the assembly and the use of conventional Mechanisms for preventing protrusion occur, and to provide a clamping device in which the plunger can be unlocked automatically by means of a simple, easy to assemble and reliable mechanism.
A preferred tensioning device in accordance with the invention comprises a housing and a plunger projecting over the housing. The plunger is movable between a retracted position and an extended position and is biased to the extended position, preferably by a spring within the housing. The plunger may be temporarily held in the retracted position by a locking member having a wire spring having a locking member engageable with the plunger when the plunger is in the retracted position. The wire spring also has two arms extending from the locking member, the respective arms having front ends pivotally mounted on the housing so that the wire spring is pivotally mounted on the housing between a position in which the locking member engages the locking member Plunger is, and a position in which the locking member is disengaged from the plunger. The front ends of the arms are pivotable about axes that are laterally offset from each other in one direction so that tension is created in the wire spring when its locking member is in engagement with the plunger. The tension elastically constrains the wire spring in a direction to disengage the latch member from the plunger.
The plunger is provided with a pawl, preferably in the form of a pin or groove with a locating surface which is positioned to hold the locking member in engagement with the plunger when the plunger is in its retracted position and toward the locking member allow to leave the latch when the plunger is further moved in a retracting direction from the retracted position, thereby allowing the tension in the wire spring, to cause the locking member to leave the latch.
The wire spring is preferably substantially U-shaped, in which case the front ends of its arms are mounted on opposite side walls of the chuck housing, or substantially L-shaped, in which case the front ends of the two arms are the same Side of the housing of the clamping device are connected.
The wire spring always tends to move in one direction, decreasing its tension. Therefore, when a plunger is further moved from its locked position to the retracting direction as a result of a compressive force exerted by a chain or belt to which tension is applied, the wire spring is released and rotates in the direction , in which its tension decreases, whereby it automatically comes out of engagement with the plunger.
In the following, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
1 a plan view showing a clamping device according to a first embodiment of the invention, with its wire spring in a locked position;
2 a side view of the clamping device of 1 ;
3 a front view of the clamping device of 1 and 2 from the direction of view from the right in 2 ;
4 a plan view of the clamping device of 1 - 3 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
5 a side view of the clamping device of 4
6 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 1 - 5 in her relaxed position;
6 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 6 (A) ;
7 a side view of a clamping device according to a second embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
8th a side view of the clamping device of 7 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
9 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 7 and 8th in her relaxed position;
9 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 9 (A) ;
10 a side view of a clamping device according to a third embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
11 a side view of the clamping device of 10 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
12 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 10 and 11 in her relaxed position;
12 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 12 (A) ;
13 a side view of a clamping device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
14 a side view of the clamping device of 13 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
15 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 13 and 14 in her relaxed position;
15 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 15 (A) ;
16 a side view of a clamping device according to a fifth embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
17 a side view of the clamping device of 16 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
18 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 16 and 17 in her relaxed position;
18 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 18 (A) ;
19 a side view of a clamping device according to a sixth embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
20 a side view of the clamping device of 19 with its wire spring in an unlocked position and its plunger in a protruding position;
21 (A) a side view of the wire spring of 19 and 20 in her relaxed position;
21 (B) a front view of the wire spring of 21 (A) ;
22 a plan view of a clamping device according to a seventh embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
23 a side view of the clamping lever of 22 ;
24 a top view of a clamping device according to an eighth embodiment of the invention with its wire spring in a locked position;
25 a side view of the clamping lever of 24 ;
26 a schematic front view showing the clamping device according to the first embodiment of the invention incorporated in a valve drive transmission of an internal combustion engine;
27 Fig. 11 is a front view showing a conventional tensioner using a gravity-dependent hook as a protruding prevention mechanism;
28 a front view of the clamping device of 27 showing the hook in its unlocked position and the plunger in its projecting position;
29 a front view of the clamping device of 27 as seen from the right in 27 seen;
30 a plan view showing another, known by use clamping device having a hook which is biased towards its unlocked position by means of a wound torsion spring; and
31 a side view of the clamping device of 30 showing the hook in its locked position.
In the following description of the embodiments, Richtungsbenben refer to the respective view shown in the corresponding figure.
A clamping device 21 According to the first embodiment of the invention will be with reference to the 1 to 6 (B) described.
The clamping device 21 in the 1 to 5 is shown, has an axially displaceable plunger 23 in one in a housing 22 provided cylindrical bore (not shown). The front end of the plunger 23 stands from the housing 22 outward. Although not is shown, a wound spring is provided inside the cylinder to the plunger 23 to bias in the extension direction. An external thread 22a is on the outer peripheral surface of the housing 22 trained to the clamping device 21 to attach to a motor, and a mounting flange 22b and a head 22c for the engagement of a wrench or other suitable tool are at the rear end of the housing 22 intended.
An entry-prevention mechanism is on the tensioner 21 provided, which is an extension movement of the plunger 23 allowed, but the return or retraction movement of the plunger 23 blocked. The entry-prevention mechanism has a rack 23a ( 5 ) on the plunger 23 is formed, a pivotally by means of an axis 26 on the housing 22 mounted latch 25 and a compression spring 27 which the latch 25 engaged with the rack 23a biases. When the plunger 23 is moved in the above direction, the latch 25 panned, with the spring 27 is compressed, so that the engagement between the pawl 25 and the rack 23a is solved. However, the engagement prevents the latch 25 in the rack 23a a retraction movement of the plunger 23 ,
A wire spring 29 , which pivot on the side walls of the housing 22 is attached to serve as a locking member to temporarily the plunger 23 in its retracted position to secure the installation of the clamping device 21 to simplify in an engine.
The wire spring 29 has a lock 29a who, like in the 1 - 3 represented, in engagement with a locking pin 24 that's from the plunger 23 protruding in a direction perpendicular to the axis along which the plunger 23 is moved. The wire spring 29 also has two arms 29b , which are integral with the locking part 29a are formed, as in the 6 (A) and 6 (B) shown. The lengths of the two arms 29b differ from each other and the end area 29c every arm 29b is bent inwards. When the wire spring 29 is in a relaxed position, are the two Anne 29b in a common plane, like in 6 (A) shown. The wire spring 29 is essentially U-shaped, as in 6 (B) shown.
The wire spring 29 is attached to mounting holes on the side walls of the housing 22 are formed. The mounting holes are not aligned with each other in a line, but are arranged at staggered positions so that the arms 29b to pivot about axes that are laterally offset from each other. The ends of the respective arms 29b are pivotable, as in 5 shown. As in 5 shown, is the wire spring 29 on the housing 22 mounted in the same relaxed position as in 6 (A) demonstrated. Therefore, when the plunger is 23 is solved, as in 5 shown, the wire spring 29 in a relaxed position.
When the wire spring 29 in a clockwise direction from its unlocked position, as in 5 shown, is pivoted to its locking part 29a with the lock 24 to engage, as in 2 is shown, a voltage in the wire spring 29 generated. The reason for generating the voltage is as follows. Because the pivot axis of the respective arms 29b the wire spring 29 that is, the positions of the end regions 29c are offset from each other, the pivoting paths of the opposite ends of the Anne differ 29b from each other. Consequently, a deformation in the locking part 29a which results in the generation of a voltage in the wire spring 29 results.
As in 26 In a typical application, the tensioner is shown 21 in a housing 101 installed, which includes the drive transmission of an engine. Alternatively, the tensioner may be attached to the engine block, cylinder head, or other part of a motor or machine. An endless chain 102 in the form of a circle is engaged with a drive sprocket 104 and a driven sprocket 105 , and transmits the rotational movement of the drive sprocket 104 to the output sprocket 105 , A swivel lever 103 is pivotally mounted to engage with the loose side of the chain 102 to get.
Before the tensioner 21 is installed in an engine, the pawl 25 out of engagement with the rack 23a brought and the plunger 23 gets inside the case 22 the clamping device 21 pushed, against the biasing force of the wound spring inside the case 22 , As in 2 shown, the wire spring 29 while the plunger 23 held in its retracted position, pivoted clockwise, leaving a tension in the wire spring 29 is generated as described above. The locking part 29a the wire spring 29 engages with the lock 24 , The wire spring 29 prevents protrusion of the plunger 23 and at the same time holds the engagement of the arrester 24 with the locking part 29a the wire spring 29 under the biasing force acting on the plunger 23 by the spring (not shown) inside the housing 22 is exercised, the locking part 29a the wire spring 29 engaged with the lock 24 ,
While the wire spring 29 engaged with the lock 24 is, allowing a protrusion of the plunger 23 is prevented, the clamping device 21 installed in the engine, as in 26 shown under engagement of the external thread 22a on the outside surface of the case 22 with an internal thread in the housing of the chain drive or another engine component.
When the tensioner 21 is installed in the engine, lies the front end of the plunger 23 on a lever 103 which, in turn, engages the chain 102 is. When the engine starts, the chain slides 102 the lever 103 and the lever 103 pushes the plunger 23 easy in the retraction direction. This allows the wire spring 29 out of engagement with the lock 24 to arrive, whereupon the wire spring 29 automatically turns in one direction, so that its tension decreases, causing the lock 24 is released and it the plunger 23 is allowed to move in the extension direction under the biasing force exerted by the inner spring in the tensioner housing. As a result, the front end of the plunger pushes 23 the lifting 103 , in turn, on the chain 102 push, whereby an appropriate tension of the chain is imposed. The wire spring 29 tends to remain in a stable position where its tension is at the lowest possible level. Consequently, the wire spring 29 held in a position in which the wire spring 29 out of engagement with the lock 24 is.
In this first embodiment of the invention, the wire spring exercises 29 itself the force needed to turn it in an unlocking direction, and hence the plunger will 23 unlocked automatically and safely, without the need for a wound torsion spring in conjunction with a hook, as in the in the 30 and 31 reproduced, conventional clamping device. Consequently, the clamping device requires 21 fewer parts and its components are easier to assemble. Furthermore, since the wire spring 29 without a supporting axle on the housing 22 can be attached, the process of a press-fitting of the supporting axis in the housing superfluous. Accordingly, the assembly of the clamping device 21 simplified.
Clamping devices according to the second to sixth embodiments of the invention will now be described. When these embodiments are compared with the tensioner of the first embodiment described above, the only difference is the manner in which the wire spring is attached to the tensioner. The other components are the same as those in the 1 - 5 shown. Thus, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and duplicate descriptions are avoided.
At the second, in the 7 - 9 (B) illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises the wire spring 39 a locking part 39a who engaged in a detent 24 is, and two arms 39b on, which is integral with the locking part 39a are. The lengths of the two arms 39b differ from each other and the end 39c every arm 39b is bent inwards. Although the wire spring 39 U-shaped, when viewed from the front, as in 9 , are the arms 39b the wire spring 39 also originally deformed, so that when the wire spring 39 is in her relaxed position, both arms 39b are in different levels, as in 9 (A) shown.
The wire spring 39 is attached to mounting holes on the two side walls of the housing 22 are formed in staggered positions, in such a way that the ends 39c the respective arms 39b pivotable about parallel, but laterally offset axes are, as in the 7 and 8th shown. As in 8th shown, has the wire spring 39 in the same form as in the relaxed position, in 9 (A) shown. That is why the wire spring 39 in the in 8th Unlocked unlocked position shown relaxed.
When the wire spring 39 clockwise out of their in 8th shown unlocked position is pivoted to the locking part 39a with the lock 24 to engage, as in 7 is shown, a voltage in the wire spring 39 generated. The reason for generating the voltage is as follows. Because the pivoting centers of the respective arms 39b the wire spring 39 offset from one another, the paths of the ends differ 39c the Anne 39b that with the locking part 39a are connected, and hence a deformation in the locking part 39a generated and a tension in the wire spring 29 causes.
The installation of the clamping device 31 according to the second embodiment in a motor and the operation and the effects of the tensioning device are the same as in the case of the tensioning device of the first embodiment.
A tensioning device according to a third embodiment of the invention is in the 10 to 12 (B) shown.
The wire spring 49 , used in the in the 10 and 11 illustrated clamping device 41 , has a locking area 49a who engaged in a detent 24 is. poor 49b are integral with the locking part 49a as in the 12 (A) and 12 (B) shown. The lengths of the two arms 49b differ from each other and the end areas 49c every arm 49b is bent inwards. In the relaxed position of the wire spring 49 are the two arms 49b deformed so that they lie in different levels, as in the 12 (A) shown. The wire spring 49 is substantially U-shaped, as in 12 (A) shown.
The wire spring 49 is attached to mounting holes on both side walls of the housing 22 are formed in staggered positions, in such a way that the ends 49c the respective arms 49b are pivotable, as in 11 shown. As in 11 shown, is the wire spring 49 in the same relaxed position as in 12 (A) shown on the housing 22 appropriate. Therefore, the wire spring pivots 49 in a relaxed position when out of engagement with the lock 24 on the plunger 23 arrives in 11 shown.
When the wire spring 49 in a clockwise direction from its unlocked position, the in 11 is shown, is pivoted to the lock 24 to engage, as in 10 is shown, a tension in the wire spring 49 generated. The reason for generating the voltage is the same as in the case of 7 - 9 (B) , The displacement of the pivoting centers causes the paths of the ends 49c the poor 49b that with the locking part 49a connect, are different, and consequently a deformation in the locking part 49a is generated and a tension is caused by the deformation.
The installation of the clamping device 41 according to the second embodiment in a motor and the operation and effects are the same as in the case of the tensioner 21 of the first embodiment.
A tensioning device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention is in the 13 to 15 (B) shown.
The wire spring 59 , used in the in the 13 and 14 illustrated clamping device 51 , indicates a locking area 59a who engaged in a detent 24 is how in 13 represented, and two arms 59b , which are integral with the locking part 59a are formed, as in the 15 (A) and 15 (B) shown. In this case, the lengths of the two arms 59b the same. As in the previously described embodiments, the end is 59c every arm 59b is bent inwards. In the relaxed position of the wire spring 59 are the two arms 59b not so deformed that they lie in different levels, as in the 15 (A) shown. The wire spring 59 is substantially U-shaped, as in 15 (B) shown.
The wire spring 59 is attached to mounting holes on the two side walls of the housing 22 are formed at offset positions, so that the respective arms 59b are pivotable, as in 14 shown. As in 14 shown, is the wire spring 59 in the same relaxed position as in 15 (A) shown on the housing 22 appropriate. That's why the wire spring stands 59 in the unlocked position not under tension.
When the wire spring 59 clockwise out of their in 14 shown, unlocked position is pivoted to the locking part 59a with the lock 24 to engage, as in 13 is shown, a tension in the wire spring 59 generated. The reason for the generation of the voltage has been described above. Because the pivoting centers of the respective arms 59b that is, the positions of the front end portions 59c , are offset, are the paths of the ends 59c the respective arms 59b that with the locking part 59a are connected, different. Consequently, in the locking part 59a generates a deformation and a tension is caused by the deformation.
The installation, operation and effects of the clamping device 51 according to the fourth embodiment of the invention are the same as in the case of the clamping device 21 according to the first embodiment.
A tensioner according to a fifth embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS 16 to 18 (B) described.
The wire spring 69 indicates a locking area 69a who engaged in a detent 24 can reach, and two arms 69b , which are integral with the locking part 69a are formed, as in the 18 (A) and 18 (B) shown. The lengths of the two arms 69b differ from each other and the end 69c every arm 69b is bent inwards. When the wire spring 69 is in their relaxed position, are the two arms 69b the wire spring 69 in the same level as in 18 (A) shown. The wire spring 69 is substantially U-shaped, as in 18 (B) shown.
As in the 16 and 17 shown, is the wire spring 69 mounted on a clamping device by the ends 69c her arms 69 mounted in mounting holes on opposite side walls of the housing 22 are formed at offset positions, so that the ends 69c are pivotable, as in the 16 and 17 shown. The wire spring 69 is in a position at the casing 22 attached, differing from the relaxed position, in 18 (A) is differentiated. That is, the wire spring 69 gets twisted when on the case 22 is attached as in 17 shown, so the end 69c of the shorter arm 69b above the corresponding end 69c the longer arm 69b is appropriate. Therefore, a slight tension in the wire spring 69 when it is in its unlocked position, as in 17 shown.
When the wire spring 69 clockwise out of their in 17 shown, unlocked position is pivoted to the locking part 69a with the lock 24 to engage, as in 16 is shown, an additional tension in the wire spring 69 generated. The further tension is generated because the pivot centers of the respective arms 69b are offset so that the pivoting paths of the parts of the arms 69b that with the locking part 69a the wire spring 69 are different. When the wire spring 69 is pivoted clockwise, a deformation in the locking part 69a generated and the additional stress is generated by the deformation. The tension of the wire spring 69 when in their locked position, as in 16 , is greater than the tension in the wire spring 69 when it is in its unlocked position, as in 17 shown.
The installation, operation and effects of the clamping device 61 according to the fifth embodiment of the invention are the same as in the case of the tensioning device 21 of the first embodiment, except that the wire spring 69 is twisted before being on the body of the clamping device 61 is attached.
A tensioner according to a sixth embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS 19 to 21 (B) described.
The wire spring 79 , which at the clamping device 71 is used, indicates a locking area 79a who engaged in a detent 24 can reach, and two arms 79b , which are integral with the locking part 79a are formed, as in the 21 (A) and 21 (B) shown. The lengths of the two arms 79b are the same and the end 79c every arm 79b is bent inwards. When the wire spring 79 is in its relaxed position, as in 21 (A) shown are the two arms 79b the wire spring 79 in the same plane. The wire spring 79 is substantially U-shaped, as in 21 (B) shown.
The wire spring 79 is attached to mounting holes on opposite side walls of the housing 22 are formed at offset positions. The end areas 79c the respective arms 79b are pivotable, as in 20 shown. The wire spring 79 is in a position on the housing 22 attached, differing from the relaxed position, in 21 (A) is differentiated. That is, the wire spring 79 gets twisted slightly before going to the case 22 is attached so that the arm 79b above the other arm 79b attached, as in 20 shown. Therefore, a slight tension in the wire spring 79 generated when it is in its unlocked position.
When the wire spring 79 in a clockwise direction from its unlocked position, the in 20 is shown, is pivoted to the locking part 79a with the lock 24 to engage, as in 19 is shown, an additional tension in the wire spring 79 generated. The further tension is generated because the pivot centers of the respective arms 79b are offset so that the pivoting paths of the parts of the arms 79b that with the locking part 79a the wire spring 79 are different. When the wire spring 79 is pivoted clockwise, a deformation in the locking part 79a generated and the additional stress is generated by the deformation. The tension of the wire spring 79 when these are in their locked position, as in 19 , is greater than the tension in the wire spring 79 when it is in its unlocked position, as in 20 shown.
The installation, operation and effects of the clamping device 71 according to the sixth embodiment of the invention are the same as in the case of the tensioning device 61 according to the fifth embodiment.
A clamping device 81 According to a seventh embodiment of the invention is in the 22 and 23 shown. Instead of a detent, the front of the plunger is 23 the clamping device 81 with a locking groove 23b provided, which engages with a locking part 89a a wire spring 89 can get. The wire spring 89 is essentially the same as the wire spring according to the first, in the 1 - 6 (B) illustrated embodiment of the invention. Other elements of the clamping device 81 are the same as each of the clamping device 21 and are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The installation, operation and effects of the clamping device 81 According to the seventh embodiment of the invention are the same as in the case of the clamping device 21 according to the first embodiment.
A clamping device 91 According to an eighth embodiment of the invention is in the 24 and 25 shown.
As in 24 shown, has a wire spring 99 a U-shaped locking part 99a on, who is engaged with a detent 24 is. The wire spring 99 also has two arms 99b on, which is integral with the locking part 99a are trained, as in 25 shown. The lengths of the arms 99b differed from each other and the ends 99c every arm 99b is bent inwards. Unlike the U-shaped wire springs of the embodiments described above is the wire spring 99 formed in the eighth embodiment substantially L-shaped, as in 24 is apparent.
The wire spring 99 is attached to mounting holes on a side wall of the housing 22 are formed at offset positions. The end areas 99c the respective arms 99b are pivotable, as in 25 shown. A tension is in the wire spring 99 generated when in its locked position on the lock 24 is (the position is in the 24 and 25 shown). When the wire spring 99 is unlocked, it pivots counterclockwise until it is in a tension-free position.
The process of assembling the clamping device 91 is performed by attaching the wire spring 99 on a side wall of the tensioner body and pivoting the same into a position in which they engage with the lock 24 passes to the plunger 23 to hold in its retracted position. The operation and effects of the clamping device 91 However, they are the same as with the clamping device 21 according to the first embodiment of the invention.
Alternatively, as in the case of the seventh embodiment, the locking part 91 the wire spring 91 engage with a groove formed in the plunger instead of engaging with a lock.
Clamping device ( 21 ), comprising a housing ( 22 ), a plunger ( 23 ), which over the housing ( 22 ), wherein the plunger ( 23 ) is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and is biased to the extended position, and a locking element, wherein the locking element comprises a wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) with a locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) engaged with the plunger ( 23 ), when the plunger ( 23 ) in the retracted position to the plunger ( 23 ) temporarily in the retracted position, and two arms ( 29b ; 39b ; 49b ; 59b ; 69b ; 79b ; 89b ; 99b ) extending from the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ), whereby the arms ( 29b ; 39b ; 49b ; 59b ; 69b ; 79b ; 89b ; 99b ) front ends ( 29c ; 39c ; 49c ; 59c ; 69c ; 79c ; 89c ; 99c ), which pivot on the housing ( 22 ), whereby the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) pivotable on the housing ( 22 ) is between a position in which the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) in engagement with the plunger ( 23 ), and a position in which the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) out of engagement with the plunger ( 23 ), the front ends ( 29c ; 39c ; 49c ; 59c ; 69c ; 79c ; 89c ; 99c ) the poor ( 29b ; 39b ; 49b ; 59b ; 69b ; 79b ; 89b ; 99b ) are pivotable about axes which are laterally offset from each other in one direction, so that a voltage in the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) is generated when the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) of the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) in engagement with the plunger ( 23 ), wherein the tension elastically the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) in one direction to the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) out of engagement with the plunger ( 23 ) bring to.
Clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tension in the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ), when the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) in engagement with the plunger ( 23 ) is greater than the tension in the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ), when the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) out of engagement with the plunger ( 23 ).
Clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plunger ( 23 ) is movable in the retracted position in a retraction direction, in which the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) of the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ) in engagement with a pawl on the plunger ( 23 ), wherein the pawl has a bearing surface which is positioned to the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) in engagement with the plunger ( 23 ), when the plunger ( 23 ) in the retracted position, and to the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) to leave the pawl when the plunger ( 23 ) is moved further in the retraction direction from the retracted position, whereby it the voltage in the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ; 99 ), the locking part ( 29a ; 39a ; 49a ; 59a ; 69a ; 79a ; 89a ; 99a ) to get out of the latch.
Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wire spring ( 29 ; 39 ; 49 ; 59 ; 69 ; 79 ; 89 ) is formed substantially U-shaped.
Clamping device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wire spring ( 99 ) is formed substantially L-shaped.
Clamping device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the pawl on a plunger ( 23 ) provided lock or locking pin ( 24 ).
Clamping device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the pawl on the plunger ( 23 ) provided locking groove ( 23b ).
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