Abstract:
A plurality of individual power transmission belts are made in a simultaneous manner utilizing the method of this invention while making full use of standard injection molding equipment. The method employs an apparatus comprised of a lower structure and an upper structure suitably fastened together and having cooperating surface means which define a plurality of annular cavities with each cavity defining an associated belt. The cavities are supplied from a common sprue and the plurality of belts are formed by the simultaneous injection of elastomeric material into such cavities and then curing and cooling the material to define the transmission belts.
Abstract:
A method of making an endless power transmission belt having an accurately controlled length and having integral injection molded compression section means is disclosed wherein such belt is made in an inverted position and is ready for use upon being turned inside out.
Abstract:
A V-belt having an arched outer surface and arched neutral axis strength cords, and the method of manufacturing the same in sleeve form. The belt sleeve is built in an inverted manner on a drum having arched grooves on the surface and cut after curing along cut lines spaced in accordance with the groove spacing.