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Power transmission belt manufacture

US4518376A · kind A · utility

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15References
13Claims
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Filing dateJun 22, 1984
Grant dateMay 21, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D29/103
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power transmission belt manufacture wherein a modified rubber blend is utilized as at least one portion of the belt, with the blend including a silane coupling agent, silica and carbon black. The blend is advantageously adapted for use as the cushion rubber embedding the load-carrying cords of the belt. The invention comprehends the use of the blend further as at least one of the compression and tension sections of the belt, as desired. The modified rubber blend is advantageously utilized in power transmission belts having widely varying configurations and characteristics.

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