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Automotive timing chain system component and method thereof
US8992358B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992358-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013202421-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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One embodiment may include an automotive timing chain system component ( 10, 12 ) such as a tensioner arm ( 10 ) or a chain guide ( 12 ) that, during use, bears directly or indirectly against a chain ( 22 ) of an automotive timing chain system ( 14 ). The component ( 10, 12 ) may have an elongated body ( 16, 116 ) made into a generally hollow shape by a hydroforming process. The body may have a first open free end ( 26, 126 ) and a second open free end ( 28, 128 ).
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What is claimed is: 1. A product comprising: an automotive timing chain system component ( 10 , 12 ) constructed to bear against a chain ( 22 ) of an automotive timing chain system ( 14 ), the component ( 10 , 12 ) having an elongated body ( 16 , 116 ) made into a generally hollow shape by a hydroforming process, the body ( 16 , 116 ) having a first open free end ( 26 , 126 ), a second open free end ( 28 , 128 ), and an upper wall ( 36 ) extending along the length of the bod…
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- What does patent US8992358B2 cover?
- One embodiment may include an automotive timing chain system component ( 10, 12 ) such as a tensioner arm ( 10 ) or a chain guide ( 12 ) that, during use, bears directly or indirectly against a chain ( 22 ) of an automotive timing chain system ( 14 ). The component ( 10, 12 ) may have an elongated body ( 16, 116 ) made into a generally hollow shape by a hydroforming process. The body may have a…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Adams Bradley F, Borgwarner Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16H7/18. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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