Power transmission belt
US8262522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16G5/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a ribbed power transmission belt exhibiting a toothing made of elastomer based on ethylene/α-olefin elastomer, characterized in that at least the sides of the toothing are coated with a film made of at least partially crosslinked thermoplastic comprising at least 30% of at least one low-density polyethylene having a molecular weight of between 50 000 and 200 000 g/mol.The invention also relates to a manufacturing process which makes use of the application of a said thermoplastic film in the noncrosslinked or at least partially crosslinked state.
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