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Drive belt system arranged for reducing arcing

US6315475A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1999
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05F3/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A drive belt system comprises a drive belt that is conductive. The drive belt system further comprises ground coupling means, such as a conductive brush or rubbing material, arranged for coupling the drive belt to ground. As a result, arcing in the drive belt system is reduced.

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