Abstract: A transverse element for a drive belt for a continuously variable transmission is disclosed. The drive belt comprises two endless carriers, wherein transverse elements are continuously arranged along the entire length of the carriers. The transverse elements are on both sides provided with recesses for at least partially receiving the carriers. A portion of the inner surface of a recess constitutes a supporting surface for supporting a carrier. The supporting surface is connected to a side surface of a neck portion of the transverse element, through a lower transition region. The neck portion comprises the portion of the transverse element being situated between the recesses. The neck portion tapers in the direction of the supporting surfaces.

Abstract: A push element for a transmission belt comprising an endless carrier packed with a plurality of such elements to run on Vee-pulleys with variably spaced side plates. The surface of the element which comes into contact with the inside surface of the carrier is of convex shape to minimize wear resulting from improper alignment of the elements in use.