Inventors:
Matthew A. Halsmer - Waukesha WI, US
Jonathan C Boomgaarden - Waukesha WI, US
Lori A. Schultz - Milwaukee WI, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company, a New York Corporation - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F16H 7/10
Abstract:
Systems, methods and apparatus are described in which in some embodiments, an automatic tensioner employs a puller assembly with a first indicia coupled to a fix base by a movement mechanism, a belt side assembly with a second indicia attached to one end of a belt, and a spring mechanism having a first end coupled to the puller assembly and a second end coupled to the belt side assembly. In some embodiments, the movement of the puller assembly in a first direction increases tension on the belt and movement of the puller assembly in a second direction decreases tension on the belt. In some embodiments, the spring mechanism compressed to exert a force in the first direction. In some embodiments, a movement mechanism is then adjusted until the first indicia and the second indicia are coincidental.