Abstract: An over-molded beaded driving cable which has an inner core, a plurality of inner core structures. An outer jacket may encompass the inner core and inner core structures. Each of a plurality of outer beads concentrically surrounds an inner core structure. The outer beads are over-molded in this position, forming an interlocking inner core structure and outer bead configuration capable of high load and high flexible performance. An end fitting placed at each end portion of the inner core provides for a driving cable assembly with a variety of end fitting configurations, including a closed loop connection, for automotive and non-automotive applications.

Abstract: An elevator load bearing assembly includes a plurality of cords within a jacket. The jacket has a plurality of grooves spaced along the length of the belt assembly. In one example, the grooves are separated by varying spacings along the length of the belt. In another example, at least a portion of each groove is aligned at a non-right angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the belt. Another example includes a combination of the different spacings and the non-perpendicular alignment. The inventive belt assembly minimizes the possibility for generating an annoying, audible sound and vibration during elevator operation.

Abstract: An endless power transmission belt having

Abstract: A shoe press belt for papermaking is composed of heat-resistant base and resin layers, the resin layer containing a filler for either increasing or decreasing its thermal conductivity. The resin layers do not soften at high temperatures, and consequently the dewatering grooves do not deform during the pressing operation. Improved performance is observed both with both types of fillers. In one case external heat is prevented from entering the belt, and in the other case, the resin layers of the belt are not adversely affected by external heat even when they permit entry of heat. The resin layer may be composed of sublayers, some having filler, with the outer layer preferably free of filler so that the surface characteristics of the belt are unaffected. The sublayers may have fillers with different thermal conductivities, proceeding progressively from low to high or from high to low, for improved control over belt temperature.

Abstract: The invention comprises a multi-ribbed belt having a modified coefficient of friction at a belt side/pulley interface. The modified coefficient of friction causes the belt to operate more quietly. The modified coefficient of friction is the result of graphite and carbon black added to the elastomer. Graphite is added in the amount of approximately 40 to 100 parts by weight of graphite for each 100 parts by weight of polymer. Carbon black is added in the amount of approximately 20 to 100 parts for each 100 parts elastomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a chain driving means of round shaped stick comprising a chain of round shaped stick and a chain sprocket which is mutually geared to chain driving means of round shaped stick for its driving force, thus ensuring better durability and tensile strength.

Abstract: The belt body of a power transmission belt is composed of a rubber composition comprising ethylene-á-olefin elastomer as the raw material rubber. The ethylene-á-olefin elastomer as the raw material rubber comprises 7 to 12 mass % of a high molecular weight component having a molecular weight of 106 or more and an ethylene content of 65 mass % or more, and 26 to 60 mass % of a low molecular weight component having a molecular weight of 105 or less and an ethylene content of 60 mass % or less, and the ethylene-é-olefin elastomer has a Mooney viscosity of 50 ML1+4 or less (100 C.).

Abstract: A multi-ribbed power transmission belt has transverse grooves in the compression section which are oriented at angles other than perpendicular. The combination of longitudinal grooves and transverse grooves form a plurality of cogs on the belt surface, with a row of cogs being defined between adjacent transverse grooves. Each cog has a pitch length P extending from a location on the cog to the identical location on the longitudinally adjacent cog. The pitch lengths of the rows of cogs are randomized over the entire length of the belt to reduce the noise of the belt as it travels about its associated pulleys.

Abstract: A construction of a power transmission belt composed of a plurality thin layers of a material strong in tension, e.g. metal, which can have a limited mobility between the adjacent layers to accommodate different kinematics of the layers located at different distances of the pulley axis. This mobility is realized without friction, by internal shear in thin elastomeric spacers between the layers constituting the belt. The power transmission rating of the disclosed belt is further enhanced by a high friction coating of the side (beveled) surfaces of the belt if it is shaped as a V-belt, or by a gripping surface conforming with the contact surface of the pulley (e.g., poly-V, timing, etc.) if it is shaped as a flat belt.

Abstract: An endless tension belt is formed by spirally winding a tension member comprising a cord that serves as a core coated with a rubber-like resilient material in such a manner that flat clamp faces of adjacent tension members are pressedly joined with respect to each other.

Abstract: A linear drive includes a toothed belt (2) driven by direction-changing rollers (1) in the pretensioned state. The toothed belt (2) has at least one tension reinforcement. The teeth (3) of the belt (2) engage in the teeth gaps (4) of a linear toothed counterpiece (5) over a specific length. The pitch of the teeth (3) of the belt is slightly less up to 0.8% than the pitch of the toothed counterpiece (5) in the pretensioned state of the toothed belt (2) and during loading of the toothed belt which occurs during operation under load. The tooth flank (6) of the tooth (3) of the belt is at right angles or almost at right angles to the plane of the tension reinforcement (7) and the tooth gap (4) of the toothed counterpiece (5) is approximately 20% to 80% wider than the width of the tooth (3) of the belt. The belt teeth (3) are elastically configured compared to the high stiffness of the tension reinforcement (7).

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a band for use in a CVT transmission. The band is formed by spiral winding a thin strip into a continuous tube and then welding the thin strip along the spiral winding. The individual bands are cut off of the continuous tube as it is formed. The invention also includes the bands formed by the method.

Abstract: A belt having a body, a tensile member and an outer surface. The body comprises an elastomer. An outer surface of the belt having a profile, foe example teeth. A layer of Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene thermoplastic (UHMWPE) is bonded to the profile surface. The layer bonded to the profile surface having a low softening point allowing it to conform to a mold shape prior to cure of the rubber body material. The layer having a molecular weight in the range of 3-7 million grams per mole. The layer causes the belt to exhibit superior abrasion resistance and flexibility while reducing the cost per belt as compared to fabric jacket belts. The UHMWPE jacket belt has significantly reduced dust and debris production during operation.

Abstract: The invention provides a low modulus drive belt for an automotive accessory drive system that allows for relatively high elongation during installation and that maintains a relatively high percentage of its install tension throughout the useful life of the belt. The invention also provides an automotive accessory drive system that utilizes such a belt and a method for constructing such a belt. One embodiment of the invention is directed to an accessory drive system for an automobile that includes: (a) a drive pulley; (b) an accessory pulley operatively coupled to an accessory drive shaft; and (c) an endless drive belt engaged between the drive pulley and the accessory pulley, where the drive belt includes an endless band of rubber composite material having a plurality of circumferentially extending an axially aligned polyamide 6.6 twisted cords formed therewithin.

Abstract: A drive belt for a transmission realizing a continuously adjustable transmission ratio comprising at least one continuous band having a part, which, when in a longitudinally stretched state, shows a curvature in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the drive belt (1), said curvature being of a generally arc-like shape having a stretched band radius RSB, associated with a number of cross elements, each having a contact face for interacting with a principal face of the continuous band and provided with a transverse convex curvature of a generally arc-like shape having a face radius RS. The inverse value of the face radius RS minus the inverse value (1/RSB) of the stretched band radius RSB is notionally larger than −5 m−1, preferably larger than −3.5 m−1.

Abstract: A cog belt has an elongated belt body formed with a multiplicity of longitudinally spaced transversely extending teeth along a longitudinal underside of the belt body and with at least one entrainer for a mold carriage on a longitudinal upper side of the belt body, and a pair of metal plates affixed to opposite lateral sides of the belt body in the region of the entrainer, each of the plates being secured to the entrainer and to at least one of the teeth in the region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmission capable of surely transmitting power even in a configuration in which the diameter of a rotating body is changed. When movable members of the rotating body are moved in the radial direction, the diameter of a winding member that is wound around the movable members increases or decreases, so that the speed reducing ratio with respect to the other rotating body changes. In this case, the circumferential length of the winding member that is wound around the movable members is changed by causing the other end side of the winding member to go in or out through between the movable members. At this time, since the circumferential length of the winding member changes stepwise by the predetermined number of the engagement portions of the winding member, the engagement portions of the transmitting member can always be engaged surely with the engagement portions of the winding member even if the speed is changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite driving belt provided with a carrier and a plurality of transverse elements assembled slidably thereon, the carrier comprising one or more bands, preferably composed of a plurality of endless metal bands disposed radially around each other, each element being provided with a radially outward directed carrier contact plane for contacting a radial inner contact plane of said carrier while in operation, wherein the contact plane of both the carrier and the element have a non profiled surface. In particular the roughness and shape of the relevant contacting faces of a belt are adapted to achieve a hydrodynamic lubricating condition, while the lubricating oil is defined to meet the requirements of an improved efficiency push belt.

Abstract: A drive system comprising a driver pulley, a driven pulley (22), and a belt (10). The belt (10) has a pulley engaging surface (16) comprised of a plurality of transversely extending self-tracking teeth (18). The driven pulley (22) has a non-grooved, crownless belt engaging surface (24). The material (20) forming the pulley engaging surface (16) of the belt (10) having a relatively low coefficient of friction, and the material (2) forming the belt engaging surface (24) of the driven pulley (22) having a relatively high coefficient of friction.

Abstract: In pressing a slack-side span of a V-ribbed belt, entrained about a crank pulley variable in rotational speed, auxiliary pulleys and an idler pulley, with an auto tensioner, thereby automatically balancing tension of the belt, the damping coefficient DI of the auto tensioner is set in accordance with the modulus of longitudinal elasticity of the belt. For example, when the modulus of longitudinal elasticity of the belt is at least 9800 N/100% rib and less than 29400 N/100% rib, the damping coefficient DI of the auto tensioner is set at at least 20% and less than 100%. In this manner, even if the rate at which the auto tensioner absorbs elongation of the belt is as extremely small as 0.3 to 1.0 mm/deg, a rocking motion of the auto tensioner can be avoided thereby reducing the occurrence of a slip or a frictional sound of the belt and the occurrence of abrasion and frictional sounds of friction members, such as an insert bearing and a thrust washer, of the auto tensioner.

Abstract: In an engine auxiliary unit driving equipment for transmitting an engine driving force from a crank pulley to a plurality of engine auxiliary units including an alternator, a driven poly-V pulley provided at least in the alternator has a plurality of grooves extending in a circumferential direction. A poly-V belt, which has a plurality of projections extending in a longitudinal direction so as to correspond to the grooves of the driven poly-V pulley, bridges between the crank pulley and the driven poly-V pulley. The poly-V belt is substantially divided in an axial direction of the driven poly-V pulley into two pieces each having plural pieces of the projections. Accordingly, a tensile strength acting in a width direction of the poly-V belt is substantially divided midway between the divided poly-V belts so that cracks in the round poly-V belt hardly occurs, resulting in securing a longer lifetime of the poly-V belt.

Abstract: In a V-ribbed belt, the dimension H1 from the rib-side end of a tension member to the bottom of a rib is set in the range of 1.0 to 2.0 mm to thicken the bottom side of the belt, thereby reducing a shock as caused when the belt vibrates and strikes a pulley. The dimension H2 from the rib-side end of the tension member to the top of the rib is set in the range of 3.0 to 4.0 mm or the belt with five ribs is set to exhibit a flexural rigidity of 39.2 N·cm2 or more when subjected to a flexural rigidity test, thereby enhancing the flexural rigidity of the belt. Alternatively, the belt with five ribs is set to exhibit a dynamic spring constant of 850 N/mm or more when subjected to a dynamic response test, thereby providing a sufficient dynamic spring constant to the belt. Alternatively, the belt with five ribs is set to exhibit a dynamic damping constant of 0.065 N·S/mm or more when subjected to the dynamic response test, thereby providing a sufficient dynamic damping constant to the belt.

Abstract: An endless belt for use with a heavy duty track vehicle comprises a body made of polymeric material wherein a series of longitudinally spaced guide members are integrally formed to the inner surface thereof while two rows of longitudinally spaced tread members are integrally formed to the outer surface thereof. Each tread member in each row has an outer edge area adjacent the outer edge of the body and an inner edge area terminating substantially at mid-section of the body. Each tread member of the first row is longitudinally offset relative to an adjacent tread member of the second row. Each inner edge area of the tread members is in vertical alignment with a corresponding one of the guide members of the inner surface of the body. Also, the pitch defined by two successive guide members differs in value from other pitches along the outer surfaces of the belt. This particular geometry of tread members and drive members is such as to reduce slitting damages to the track when driven as well as vibration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power transmission striated belt including an elastomeric matrix (21) and a lengthwise supporting structure consisting of polyamide 4.6 twisted strands (20). The supporting structure (21) is selected so that the stress-elongation diagram of the belt exhibits an average slope ranging from 12 to 20 daN/% of elongation per width centimeter. The twisted strands are wound with an almost null nominal tension, and the curing operation and the cooling operation after curing are carried out without any belt tensioning.

Abstract: A power transmission belt having a body with a length, an inside, an outside, and laterally spaced sides. The body has a bonding rubber layer in which elongate load carrying cords are embedded to extend lengthwise of the body. The body has a first layer on the inside of the bonding rubber layer in which a plurality of laterally spaced ribs are formed extending lengthwise of the body, and a second layer on the outside of the bonding rubber layer in which a plurality of laterally spaced ribs are formed extending lengthwise of the body. The bonding rubber layer has a sulfur-crosslinked rubber composition including an ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer. At least one of the first and second layers has a crosslinking product that is an organic peroxide-crosslinked rubber composition including an ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer.

Abstract: An endless metallic belt has at its outer peripheral surface a layer provided with a compressive residual stress by shot peening, and also has at its inner peripheral surface a layer provided with a compressive residual stress by shot peening. In a method for manufacturing the endless metallic belt, both outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the endless metallic belt are subjected to shot peening, wherein the inner peripheral surface is shot peened prior to the outer peripheral surface. The method produces an endless metallic belt having its fatigue strength improved without suffering any significant deformation.

Abstract: The invention comprises a cog type belt having a plurality of transverse teeth on an inner surface. The belt comprises an outer extensible elastomeric layer, an inner compression layer and a tensile member. Each tooth further comprises a non-metallic or plastic transverse member, pillar or rod that extends across the width of each tooth. The opposing outer surfaces of each transverse member are inclined to each other and each end approximately equates to an outer surface of the belt body elastomeric. A compressive load between the sheaves is carried by the rod and the sidewall in proportion to the modulus of each component. The transverse members have pegs or legs that allow proper spatial orientation of each transverse member in each tooth during the fabrication process, thus assuring proper operating characteristics, including proper alignment within a pulley.

Abstract: A method of providing a mark on a power transmission belt having a body with a length and laterally spaced side surface. The method includes the step of providing a mark on at least one of the laterally spaced side surfaces. The invention is also directed to a power transmission belt having a length and laterally spaced side surfaces, with a mark on at least one of the laterally spaced side surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transfer belt for an electro-photographic apparatus, comprising a seamless reinforcing layer made of a continuous string, and a semi-conductive rubber layer formed on the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A frictional transmission belt looped over V-ribbed pulleys for torque transmission. The V-ribbed pulleys are coated with anticorrosive paint prior to shipment of an automobile. A surface-active layer 7 made of a surfactant is formed on surfaces of ribs 1a on a belt body 1. With the existence of the surface-active layer, generation of an abnormal sound due to stick slip is suppressed even when the anticorrosion paint has not come off, without impairing the belt transmission capability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flexible seamed endless belt having high strength and good smoothness, in which the seamed portion is as thick as the other part of the belt. The seamed endless belt is formed from a flexible belt-like member by joining its ends together. The belt-link member has end structures which can be engaged with each other such that the resulting seamed portion is unseparable in the advancing direction thereof. The seamed portion is covered with a cured film formed by curing a resin composition containing a curable resin. The curable resin may be a thermosetting resin and the cured film may be formed by heating the resin composition.

Abstract: A synchronous drive arrangement for a printer of the present invention includes a timing belt passed over drive pulleys each being mounted on a particular print drum. The timing belt is made up of two narrow belt parts produced by dividing a single belt. Assuming that the belt parts have n teeth each, one of the belt parts is shifted from the other belt part by one-half of the number of teeth n. The belt parts are so positioned as to cancel each other's eccentricity component during rotation. The arrangement reduces synchronization errors ascribable to the eccentricity of the timing belt while preserving the low-cost configuration of timing belt connection.

Abstract: A block-type heavy-duty power transmission V-belt including a large number of blocks fixedly engaged with tension members by fitting the tension members in fitting grooves formed on side faces of the blocks. In a reinforcing member embedded in each of the blocks, a beam angle between a vertical center line of an upper beam part disposed above the fitting groove and a pulley groove face closer to the center of a pulley than a portion of the pulley in contact with an upper contact part of the block is 90° or more. In this manner, to the base of the upper beam part is applied merely tensile stress derived from a shearing force working in a lengthwise direction of the belt between the block and the tension member, or tensile stress reduced correspondingly to compressive stress derived from downward bending moment applied to the upper beam part due to a reaction force from the pulley groove face.

Abstract: This invention is related to a power transmission belt comprising a bottom rubber layer comprising an elastomer, wherein the bottom rubber layer satisfies the relation represented by the following formula (1): X/Y≧2.5  (1) in the formula, X is the change in mg in the weight of said layer after 500 wear cycles under a load of 500 grams in Taber's abrasion resistance test with a sand paper (C1500) having a particle size of 10 &mgr;m as the counter material and Y is the area in cm2 of contact between said counter material and the rubber face of the belt.

Abstract: A molded part obtained by mixing a crystalline resin having at least one of a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group and an ester linkage, an amorphous resin having at least one of a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group and an ester linkage, and a polymerization catalyst while heating to prepare a resin composition and molding the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates three-dimensional sheet materials which resist nesting of superimposed layers into one another. More particularly, the present invention provides a three-dimensional, nesting-resistant sheet material having a first side and a second side. The first side comprises at least one region having a plurality of spaced three-dimensional protrusions extending outwardly from the first side which are preferably unitarily formed from the sheet material. To provide the nesting-resistant advantages of the present invention, the protrusions form an amorphous pattern of a plurality of different two-dimensional geometrical shapes. Preferably, the second side comprises a plurality of spaced, three-dimensional hollow depressions corresponding to the protrusions, such that the protrusions are hollow. Of particular interest for certain applications, such as a carrier for an adhesive, the protrusions are separated by an interconnected network of three-dimensional spaces between adjacent protrusions.

Abstract: A power transmission belt having a body with a length, an inside, an outside, laterally spaced sides, and at least one rib. The body has a compression section, a tension section, and a load carrying element between the inside and outside of the body and extending in a lengthwise direction. The load carrying element is made from twisted polyester fiber filaments having an ethylene-2,6-naphthalate component and a denier of 4,000-8,000. The belt requires a stress of at least 500 N per rib to effect elongation of the belt by 3%. The belt has a dry heat shrinkage stress between 100 N and 200 N after an initial load of 147 N is applied to the belt and the belt is allowed to reside in an atmosphere at a temperature of 100° C. for 30 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a seamless apertured belt comprising the steps of: (a) providing a strip of material having two opposing ends and having a length at least equal to a finished belt length; (b) providing an aperture pattern having a length substantially equal to the finished belt length, the pattern including a plurality of two-dimensional geometrical shapes, the pattern having opposing end edges which can be tiled together; (c) removing a pre-determined portion of each end of the pattern and joining the pre-determined portions to one another along the opposing end edges to form a re-etch pattern; (d) forming apertures in the strip corresponding to the two-dimensional geometrical shapes in the pattern, the strip remaining free of apertures in regions near each end comprising fusion zones; (e) fusing the ends of the strip to one another such that the fusion zones form a common fusion zone; and (f) forming apertures in the common fusion zone corresponding to the re-etch pattern.

Abstract: In a V-ribbed belt used in a manner of bringing the back face as well as the bottom face into contact with pulleys, a hiding layer for hiding the texture of the belt is formed on a part of the side faces of the belt body, and a mark indicating the history of belt manufacturing is provided on the hiding layer. This prevents the occurrence of inconveniences resulting from the formation of the mark on the belt back face and keeps the mark recognizable for a long time.

Abstract: An elongated fluid applicator is used to manually apply a fluid such as a lubricant or a cleaning fluid to the belt and/or belt supporting surface of an exercise treadmill. The applicator is optionally included in a kit containing one or more desired fluids, and at least one treadmill belt tension adjusting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to belts made of thermoplastic polymer (A) and comprising a sufficient amount of a polymer (B) to render them antistatic, the said polymer (B) comprising polyethylene glycol blocks. Use is advantageously made of polymers (A) containing polyamide-6 (PA-6) or polyamide-12 (PA-12) blocks and polytetramethylene glycol blocks and polymers (B) containing PA-6 or PA-12 blocks and polyethylene glycol blocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates three-dimensional sheet materials which resist nesting of superimposed layers into one another. More particularly, the present invention provides a three-dimensional, nesting-resistant sheet material having a first side and a second side. The first side comprises at least one region having a plurality of spaced three-dimensional protrusions extending outwardly from the first side which are preferably unitarily formed from the sheet material. To provide the nesting-resistant advantages of the present invention, the protrusions form an amorphous pattern of a plurality of different two-dimensional geometrical shapes. Preferably, the second side comprises a plurality of spaced, three-dimensional hollow depressions corresponding to the protrusions, such that the protrusions are hollow. Of particular interest for certain applications, such as a carrier for an adhesive, the protrusions are separated by an interconnected network of three-dimensional spaces between adjacent protrusions.

Abstract: An improved adjustable skimmer belt having a belt of two layers at least one of which has an outer surface of non-absorbent oleophilic-oriented hydrophobic loop-type fibers, vertical and horizontal stitching creating a repeating pattern and used to attach the layers, a plurality of apertures transversing the layers following the repeating pattern thereby creating liquid-collecting pockets between the two layers, and a connector and adjustor formed by the pattern and used to cut and adjust or repair the belt as needed.

Abstract: A conveyor belt is described having a woven fabric backing which includes staple fiber yarn and includes a twill weave with an inclination angle of 10.degree. to 70.degree. relative to the moving direction of the conveyor belt, and in which adjacent yarns have the same direction of lay. In the woven fabric backing the staple fiber yarn is provided as warp yarn, each of which has the same direction of lay in its longitudinal direction, and adjacent yarns of which are alternately S and Z twisted. Additionally, elements which support the tensile forces are arranged in the conveyor belt, the elements being arranged in a woven fabric or being sheathed as threads by staple fibers. Since the staple fiber yarn of the warp of the woven fabric backing extends diagonally over the entire width of the conveyor belt, an endless support results even when the belt runs over an edge, and an absolutely uniform vibration-free conveyor belt movement having a low noise level is achieved even when the belt passes over an edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to belts made of thermoplastic polymer (A) and comprising a sufficient amount of a polymer (B) to render them antistatic, the said polymer (B) comprising polyethylene glycol blocks. Use is advantageously made of polymers (A) containing polyamide-6 (PA-6) or polyamide-12 (PA-12) blocks and polytetramethylene glycol blocks and polymers (B) containing PA-6 or PA-12 blocks and polyethylene glycol blocks.

Abstract: A synchronous power transmission belt with a belt body of cast urethane belt material, belt teeth formed of the body, a wear-resistant fabric reinforcement disposed along peripheral surfaces of the belt teeth, and a tensile member of helically spiraled cord embedded in the belt body and of a yarn of carbon fiber.

Abstract: A V-ribbed belt applicable to back-face drive includes, as a belt body, an adhesion rubber layer having a rectangular section and extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt, a compression rubber layer disposed on the inner face of the adhesion rubber layer, an upper fabric layer disposed on the back face of the adhesion rubber layer as a peelable layer, and cords disposed within the adhesion rubber layer, and a mark indicating a manufacture lot number and the like is disposed on the back side of the belt body. Specifically, the mark is sandwiched between the adhesion rubber layer and the upper fabric layer. As a result, a level difference derived from the mark on the back side of the belt body is suppressed, so as to prevent a noise in driving the belt. In addition, the mark can be prevented from erasing in driving the belt on its back face. In case of necessity, for example, when it is necessary to pursue a lot, the upper fabric layer can be peeled to confirm the mark.

Abstract: A top fabric is laminated with an adhesion rubber sheet made of an unvulcanized rubber sheet, which is located on the upper side from a cord of an adhesion rubber layer and forms an upper rubber portion of the adhesion rubber layer, thereby forming a band-shaped laminate. Both longitudinal ends of the band-shaped laminate are butt-jointed with each other so as to produce no level difference at the top surface of the top fabric and at the bottom surface of the adhesion rubber sheet. Thereby, the cord wound around the laminate in the subsequent step is embedded in the adhesion rubber layer without being displaced in level so that the obtained V-ribbed belt produces no abnormal vibration and no noise even if used in serpentine drive.

Abstract: In an improved power transmission belt, the circumferentially disposed reinforcing cords are made from multi-filament yarns of heterofilaments. These cords, when fused, have good inter-filament bonding without the solvent of the solvent/adhesive systems.

Abstract: A .Iadd.cord and fabric for a .Iaddend.power transmission belt comprised of a belt body having a tooth portion and made of a rubber stock of hydrogenated nitrile having a Mooney viscosity at 100.degree. C. of at least 90, whereby the internally generated heat of the belt body during use in a high temperature environment is suppressed. A cashew-modified phenol resin layer is formed at the outermost layer of the cords .Iadd.and fabric .Iaddend.for bonding with the belt body. The cords are embedded in the longitudinal direction of the belt body.