US Patent: 741,042
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Quick Release Belt Tightener
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Patentees:
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John N. Kailor (exact or similar names) - Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN |
Harry C. Clay (exact or similar names) - Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN |
Manufacturer: |
Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Jun. 15, 1903 |
Granted: |
Oct. 13, 1903 |
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Joel Havens "Vintage Machinery" entry for Reeves & Co.
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Description: |
Abstract:
In the operation of a threshing-machine the separating-shoes are driven by a belt which is held in driving engagement with the pulley of the cylinder by means of an idler-pulley, the arrangement being such that by withdrawing said idler-pulley the shoes may be stopped independent of the cylinder.
Claim:
A belt-tightening idler and support therefor, consisting of a pivoted arm, an idler journaled thereon, an adjusting-screw pivoted to said arm, a nut carried thereby, and a notched bracket adapted to receive the screw and support the nut. |
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