Abstract: The invention is used to manufacture a drive belt. To this end, mould core (1) and outer mould (20) of a casting tool (G) are provided. In the case of mould core (1) inserted into the outer mould (20), a cavity (22) is formed in the casting tool (G). The mould core (1) or the outer mould (20) are provided with a geometry (2) to be represented on the drive belt. Said geometry has projections (3a, 3b) protruding from a base surface (8) and arranged spaced apart from one another, which have a head surface (7) and lateral surfaces (5, 6) which each delimit a gap (4) of the geometry (2) with in each case a base surface (8) present between two adjacent projections (3a, 3b). A textile layer (12) is laid on the geometry (2), which is supported on the head surfaces (7) and in each case extends with a section (13) over the gaps (4). A tension member (13) is laid on the textile layer (12) such that the textile layer (12) is fixed between the tension member (14) and the respective head surface (7).

Abstract: Provided is a method for forecasting future operating states of machine components, which includes the respective machine component considered, a parameter that is selected that is representative of the state of the machine component, the parameter is recorded as a measured value during ongoing use of the machine component and, taking into account the use case for which the machine component is used, the measured value recorded is fed into an automatically running process for finding a recommendation for action. A system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is the computer-assisted selection of the optimal machine component for a use. In the selection, empirical values are collected to create a continuously improving system. To achieve this, the inventive method includes determining properties of the machine component and their corresponding influence quantities, possible uses for the machine component, and the influence quantities to be considered in the use-specific selection and design of the machine component. The method also includes receiving statements relating to the influence quantities and determining, influence quantity interactions. The method further includes formulating the influence quantities, feeding the use and associated influence quantities as inputs into a selection algorithm to select the machine component that is optimally suitable for the use, and supplying the selected machine component.

Abstract: A belt drive and a method for the monitoring thereof allows conclusions to be drawn regarding loads to which the belt has been subjected over its past usage period. The method includes a rotatably mounted disc and a belt which is deflected at the disc. The belt and the disc are equipped with a marking and are positioned with respect to each other such that the markings are directly opposite each other in a trigger position when the belt circulates around the disc. The trigger position is recorded by a monitoring device, which emits a signal when the markings are located in the trigger position. The number of signals triggered over a time period is recorded. The loads to which the belt or the disc have been subjected during the time period is determined while taking into consideration relevant influencing variables.