Patents by Inventor Svante Sodermalm

Svante Sodermalm has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for indication of predetermined tension of elongate flexible elements
    Patent number: 5517863
    Abstract: A device (1) for indicating a predetermined tension of a driving belt (31) comprises a base (8), a hub (9) on the base for the drive belt, two links (10) pivotally connected to the base and having outer abutments (11) for the drive belt, and a helical tension spring (12) which is attached to the links (10) and which exert a reactional force corresponding to the predetermined tensional force. The links (10) are arranged for synchronized pivotal movement between two stable end positions for snap-over movement past the center axis of the hub (9). When the links assume one (C) of their end positions, the drive belt (31) may be moved into abutment against the abutments (11) and the hub (9) and may be tightened while the links (10) are pivoted in synchrony against the action of the helical tension spring (12) until the drive belt extends along a straight line between the abutments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: AB Volvo
    Inventor: Svante Sodermalm