摘要 |
A damping mechanism (34) used in a tensioner (10) for tensioning a power transmission belt (16) including a damping plate (76) having a friction surface (78), at least one ramp surface (77) and first and second contact points (80, 82) for operatively connecting a spring (70) whereby the spring torque applied to damping mechanism in combination with a reactive force at the pivot surface generates a normal force. |