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Power transmission belt

US8262522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateMar 1, 2007
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 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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