US4781658A
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Power transmission mechanism
Assignee: Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd
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Filing: 1983-01-12
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2003-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A power transmission mechanism (10) having a V-belt (11) provided with transverse reinforcing elements (22). The V-belt, in the illustrated embodiment, defines a cog belt wherein the reinforcing elements are disposed within the cogs (15) thereof to have opposite end surfaces (23) exposed at the side edge surfaces (21) of the belt. A thin film of lubricating fluid (27) is provided on the exposed end surfaces of the reinforcing elements for improved long troublefree operation of the mechanism. Different structures for providing the thin film of lubricating fluid are disclosed. In the illustrated embodiments, the thin film extends along the entire side edge surfaces of the V-belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Takano
- 👤 Shinichi Takagi
- 👤 Akihiro Fujita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/02; F16G; F16G5/00; F16G5/04; F16G5/06; F16G5/10; F16G5/20; F16H57/00; F16H57/04; F16H57/0456; F16H57/0457; F16H57/048; F16H57/0487; F16H57/0489; F16H7/023; F16H9/00; F16H9/02; F16H9/04; F16H9/12; F16H2007/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having exposed side edge surfaces comprising at least in part rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls to have functional drive relationship therewith, the improvement comprising: means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween are reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having exposed side edge surfaces comprising at least in part rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls to have functional drive relationship therewith, the improvement comprising: means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween are reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid comprises oil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid comprises oil and said V-belt is formed of oil-resistant rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said V-belt comprises a cog belt wherein at least a portion of said side edge surface comprises side edge surfaces of the cogs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid providing means comprises means for continuously delivering said fluid onto the belt during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid providing means comprises means for continuously delivering said fluid onto the pulley during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid providing means comprises means for directing a stream of said lubricant fluid continuously onto at least one of said belt and pulleys during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid providing means comprises means for passing at least a portion of said belt through a body of said lubricating fluid during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 1 wherein said lubricant fluid providing means comprises means for pressing at least a portion of one of said pulleys through a body of said lubricating fluid during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls to have functional drive relationship therewith, the improvement comprising: reinforcement elements extending transversely across said V-belt and defining ends exposed at said side edge rubber surfaces and engaging said groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and reinforcement element ends, and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween and reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls to have functional drive relationship therewith, the improvement comprising: reinforcement elements extending transversely across said V-belt and defining ends exposed at said side edge rubber surfaces and engaging said groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and reinforcement element ends, and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween and reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 10 wherein said reinforcement elements comprise rods extending fully transversely across the V-belt.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 10 wherein said V-belt comprises a cog belt having a plurality of longitudinally spaced cogs and said reinforcement elements are disposed in said cogs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 10 wherein said V-belt comprises a cog belt having a plurality of longitudinally spaced cogs and said reinforcement elements comprise rods extending fully transversely across said cogs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls, the improvement comprising: reinforcement elements comprising metal rods extending fully transversely across said V-belt and defining ends exposed at said side edge rubber surfaces and engaging said groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and reinforcement element ends, and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween and reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
105 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge rubber surfaces facially engaging said groove sidewalls, the improvement comprising: reinforcement elements comprising metal rods extending fully transversely across said V-belt and defining ends exposed at said side edge rubber surfaces and engaging said groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said belt side edge surfaces and reinforcement element ends, and said groove sidewalls for reducing the coefficient of friction therebetween and reducing noise and heating of the V-belt.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge surfaces, the improvement comprising: metal elements in said V-belt extending fully thereacross exposed at said side edge surfaces so as to engage the pulley groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said metal elements and said pulley groove sidewalls for minimizing wear of the pulley groove sidewalls by said elements during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a V-belt power transmission mechanism having power transmitting pulleys provided with belt receiving peripheral grooves defining opposed sidewalls, and a V-belt entrained about said pulleys and having side edge surfaces, the improvement comprising: metal elements in said V-belt extending fully thereacross exposed at said side edge surfaces so as to engage the pulley groove sidewalls; and means for providing a thin film of lubricant fluid between said metal elements and said pulley groove sidewalls for minimizing wear of the pulley groove sidewalls by said elements during operation of the power transmission mechanism.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 15 wherein said elements comprise metal rods.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 15 wherein said lubricant fluid comprises oil, and said V-belt is formed of oil-resistant rubber.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 15 wherein said e1ements define circular end faces confronting said pulley sidewalls.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The V-belt power transmission mechanism of claim 15 wherein said lubricating fluid is delivered selectively onto (a) said V-belt alone (b) said pulley alone or (c) each of said V-belt and said pulley concurrently.
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