Driving belt
AssigneeIndustrie Pirelli S.p.A.
InventorGiorgio Tangorra
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Abstract
Belt for transmitting motion between two pulleys comprising a flat-shaped annular body of elastomeric material, reinforced with continuous and flexible elongated elements, resistant to traction and arranged in the longitudinal direction of the belt, a plurality of openings in the belt to engage with protuberances on the pulleys, at least one continuous reinforcing element disposed around the opening with ends anchored to the longitudinal elements.
Claims11
A belt for transmitting motion between two pulleys comprising an annular body of elastomeric material, said belt being characterized in comprising a flat-shaped annular body reinforced with flexible and continuous elongated elements resistant to traction, directed in the longitudinal direction of the belt, at least a plurality of openings provided in said annular body aligned in the longitudinal direction of the belt to engage with corresponding protuberances on the pulleys, said openings extending partially over the width of said belt, at least one continuous and flexible elongated element, resistant to traction, arranged around the contour of each opening in the portion adapted to come into contact with the tooth of the pulley, said flexible elongated element disposed around said contour having ends extended so far as to reach said longitudinal elements arranged laterally with respect to said openings.
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