Abstract: A V belt to be used for a dry type transmission. It comprises at least one endless load carrier with cogs at the underside thereof and a plurality of blocks with slots in which said load carrier is fitted. Said load carrier and said blocks are engaged with each other in a lengthwise direction of the belt by engagement of a curved convexed surface of a slot under surface of the block with a curved concaved part which is a valley between adjoining cogs of the load carrier. Cog peaks of the load carrier are positioned above the lowermost end position of the slots of adjoining blocks at the part of rectilinear state.

Abstract: A V-belt (11) formed from a successive series of novel link elements (10). Each link element (10) has a body portion (20) which presents laterally spaced, beveled side wall (21 and 22). The body portion (20) includes first and second plate-like portions (28 and 29). Each plate-like portion (28 and 29) has first and second end surfaces (30,31 and 32,33, respectively). The second plate-like portion (29) overlies the first plate-like portion (28) and is longitudinally disposed with respect thereto such that the first end surface (32) of the second plate-like portion (29) is disposed in general proximity to the second end surface (31) of the first plate-like portion (28). A hook (35) extends vertically upwardly from the first plate-like portion (28) in proximity to the first end surface (30) thereof. An aperture (46) penetrates the second plate-like portion (29) to define a draw bar (48) in proximity to the second end surface (33) of the second plate-like portion (29).

Abstract: A transmission belt is disclosed wherein a plurality of push elements are arranged on a carrier such that a difference in radial distance of guide surface between the adjacent two push elements is not greater than a predetermined value in order to keep the push elements into contact with an inner surface of the carrier.

Abstract: A frictional transmission chain, comprising: an endless transmission chain formed from link plates and link plate connection pins; a plurality of frictional V blocks, each having a hollow interior through which a portion of the endless transmission chain extends, each having inner lateral surfaces with holes therein for receiving opposite ends of at least one of the connection pins, and each having inclined, generally trapezoidal outer lateral surfaces; and, frictional transmission contact surfaces of a generally V-shaped configuration, transversely symmetrical about a centrally disposed recessed portion, and projecting radially from the outer inclined lateral surfaces with respect to a V-groove pulley with which the transmission chain is adapted to tightly frictionally engage by means of the V blocks, power being transmitted along the chain only by the link plates and connection pins of the endless chain, each of the V blocks transmitting power only between its respective at least one connection pin and the

Abstract: A power transmission chain-belt, especially adapted to provide a drive and transmit power between the pulleys of a variable ratio pulley transmission. The chain-belt is constructed of a plurality of ranks or sets of interleaved links, each rank being joined to the next adjacent rank by pivot means, such as round pins, or a pin and rocker, to permit articulation of the belt. Some of the ranks or sets of links have a pitch which is different from the pitch of the other ranks or sets of links. Generally trapezoidal load blocks are located between the pivot means of each rank or set of links, which blocks have opposite edge surfaces to contact the flanges of the pulleys. The front and rear surfaces of the blocks can be tapered to permit the articulation of the belt.

Abstract: A plate-link chain for infinitely adjustable cone pulley drives of which the link pivot elements, embodied in particular as thrust pieces which with their end faces transmit the frictional forces between friction disks and the plate link chain, are secured against shifting sideways out of the plate recesses by means of at least one securing element. The securing element is embodied as a metal piece fastened on a contacting part of the profile of the link pivot element opposite the link plate recesses adjacent to the links by a suitable welding process.

Abstract: A double-action belt intended for use with speed varying devices of the type having pulleys of variable diameter is constructed of many rigid trapezoidal elements that are articulated one to another at their bases. The rigid elements all have a central opening through which an elastic member extends. The rigid elements are strung in a closed loop along the elastic member with each element being held captive by the stretchable elastic member. The sides of the rigid trapezoidal elements which are opposite the articulated base carry protruding flanges. Those protruding flanges abut when the rigid elements are pressed together and cause the central portions of contiguous rigid elements to be spaced apart to accommodate those segments of the elastic member situated between contiguous rigid elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved laminated metallic belt consisting of at least two layers of an endless metallic band for use in a torque transmission device, which can transmit torque between two pulleys having variable effective radii, in combination with a plurality of metallic blocks which have surfaces contacting the innermost layer of the laminated metallic belt and are arranged along the laminated metallic belt. The metallic belt according to the present invention may be made of precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel or maraging steel which have favorable properties as to toughness, mechanical strength and the adaptability for welding required for making an endless laminated metallic belt, but lack the surface hardness to ensure relatively favorable durability. The durability of the steel is improved according to the present invention by a nitride layer and/or an electroless nickel plating layer formed on the side edges of the endless metallic band.

Abstract: A load block for a chain-belt constructed of interleaved sets of links and load blocks in which the load blocks have a window with a window-bottom defining a surface relieved so that the load transferred from the links to the load blocks occurs mainly through the outermost or edge links.

Abstract: An endless power transmission belt construction and a transverse belt element therefor as well as a method of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless carrier unit and a plurality of transverse belt elements assembled on the carrier unit, each belt element comprising a block of polymeric material having a reinforcing unit of metallic material disposed therein. Each reinforcing unit comprises two spaced apart side parts that extend outboard of one of the surfaces of the carrier unit and extend outboard of the other of the surfaces of the carrier unit. Each belt element has a slot receiving the carrier unit therein and a shoulder arrangement that defines part of the slot and engages the inner surface of the carrier. The side parts of each reinforcing unit of each belt element respectively have portions thereof that comprise the shoulder arrangement of their respective belt element.

Abstract: An endless chain-belt assembly for engagement around a pulley or tooth sprocket includes an intermediate portion comprising a plurality of center links for engaging the sprocket, the links being connected by transfer of pins. An edge portion defining the opposed edges of the chain-belt assembly as a plurality of edge links defining a surface for engagement with surfaces of the pulley. Structures provided for removably attaching the edge links to the intermediate portion. A tensioning assembly for maintaining tension on the chain-belt assembly includes a first and second tensioning pulley, roller or sprocket for pivotal movement in the plane of rotation of the belt and bias and biasing structure for normally biasing the first idler pulley and the second idler pulley in engagement with the belt.

Abstract: A belt construction for a continuously variable transmission, a transverse belt element therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless flexible band unit, and a plurality of belt elements carried by the band unit in sliding relation therewith, each belt element having a slot arrangement receiving the band unit therein and having opposed faces disposed in compressed relation against adjacent faces of adjacent belt elements. Each belt element is formed substantially solely from a high performance polymeric material that has high heat resistance, high compressive modulus, high toughness and high strength.

Abstract: A link-type V-belt having links of parallel link plates. Each link includes a transverse block for accommodating the compressive stress imposed by the V-belt running through a pulley. Aprons on the link plates extend to define bearing plate portions at either end of the transverse block. These bearing plate portions define the V-belt configuration by being inwardly inclined. Intermediate link plates within each link also act by means of block supporting holes to locate the blocks between the bearing support portions. Pins join the links together to form a continuous belt.

Abstract: A drive chain belt is fitted around a V-type pulley with a pair of inclined walls movable toward and away from each other. The chain belt comprises an endless chain which is formed by pivotally connecting a plural number of rows of link members by pins. An inner extension is provided on an appropriate number or each of the link members projecting radially inward of the pulley when the chain is fitted thereon. An opening is formed in each one of the inner extension so as to fit V-blocks in the openings. Each V-block has an inclined end face adapted to be brought into engagement with the inclined walls of the V-pulley to increase the contact area to the inclined walls of the pulley. Interference portions are a provided on opposing end faces of the link members in at least one row thereof to prevent outward deflection of the chain belt beyond a predetermined angle.

Abstract: Endless metal belt particularly for a continuously variable transmission in which the tensile stresses during operation are decreased by incorporating compression stresses in at least the beld edge zones, for instance by plastic deformation of the belt material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission chain for transmission of torque between one pair of driving conical discs and another pair of driven conical discs in a continuously variable transmission. According to the invention, the chain is composed of identical, interlocking links in the form of blocks, the end surfaces of which are bevelled at an angle to fit the conical discs. Said blocks have opposite longitudinal sides having means with rolling contact surfaces for engagement with rolling contact surfaces on corresponding means of the adjacent links.

Abstract: A V belt to be used for a dry type transmission. It comprises two endless load carriers and a plurality of blocks in engagement with said load carriers relatively immovable in lengthwise direction of the belt. Said load carrier has elastomers and tensile members embedded in said elastomers. Said block is made of plastics or hard rubber and has slant side surfaces to fit substantially to the groove surface of a pulley on which the V belt is wound and a slot which extends from said slant side surface toward the central part of the block and in which the load carrier is fitted.

Abstract: An endless belt for the power transmission, wherein a plurality of block bodies each comprising a body member formed of a highly rigid material and provided at opposite side portions thereof with inclined surfaces being in frictional engagement with pulleys and a clamp member formed separately of said body member are arranged in a row and adjacent to one another on a belt-shaped endless carrier formed of fabric in such a manner that the endless carrier is clamped between the body members and the clamp members, the endless belt being of such an arrangement that the belt-shaped endless carrier formed of fabric is woven by warps disposed in the longitudinal direction and wefts disposed in the widthwise direction, with the wefts restraining the warps.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for transmitting torque between conical pulleys in a transmission mechanism. The invention is characterized in that the arrangement includes a first endless, flexible element (v-belt, chain or flat belt) for taking-up clamping forces and a corresponding second element for power transmission between the pulleys. The second element extends around the first element and is provided with devices which are in shape-bound engagement with co-acting devices on the first flexible element, the arc of contact (.alpha.) of which around the pulleys is greater than the arc of contact (.beta.) of the elements when in engagement together.

Abstract: A power transmission chain extending between driving and driven means, such as pulleys or sprockets to transfer torque wherein the chain is formed of a plurality of links having a substantially constant pitch and a plurality of serially arranged contact surfaces engaging contact surfaces of the driving and driven means. The links are designed with longitudinally spaced apertures providing centers of action that are located with respect to a reference line of the link to vary the chordal action of at least some of the links to alter the contact timing and duration between the chain and the driving and driven means to change the generated noise pattern.

Abstract: An endless transmission belt adapted for extension between a pair of pulleys for a V-belt type continuously variable transmission, the belt comprising: a plurality of linking units, each link unit comprising a plurality of link elements having opposite end portions thereof over lapped alternately with link elements of adjacent link units; joint members pivotally connecting the overlapped end portions of adjacent links; paired first and second blocks disposed over each of the link units between adjacent joint members, each block having side surfaces engageable with the pulleys; each of the first blocks having an outer lapping face in abutting engagement with an adjacent second block and having an inter lapping face with a connecting portion in engagement with one of the joint members, each of the joint members pivotally supporting one of the first blocks in a radial position providing a clearance between each first block and each link unit; and, each of the second blocks having an outer lapping face in abuttin

Abstract: A flexible power transmission means comprising an assembly of a pair of spaced, generally parallel chains, each constructed of a plurality of sets of interleaved links. Each set is joined to its next adjacent set by a pin, each pin serving both chains. Generally trapezoidal-shaped load blocks are located between the chains and having cut-outs in the sides locating the chains. The load blocks are generally contoured at their edges to fit into the V of a pulley and are disposed between the chains. The load is carried by the chains and its pins. The load blocks are longitudinally positioned with respect to the chains by the chains' pins.

Abstract: Drive belt comprising an endless carrier band 4 and plate-shaped transverse members 1 with a central recess 5 for the band 4 the top edge 9 of the recess, starting from one of the upstanding side edges 8, extending over at least half the width of the carrier band 4 and being connected to a narrow slot 13 which opens into the top edge 10 of the member 1 and via which the transverse members 1 can be fitted around the band 4 with the slot 13 alternately facing one or the other edge of the band.

Abstract: A V-belt assembly trained over V-belt wheels which includes a flexible endless belt, a plurality of rigid suspension members secured fixedly to the endless belt perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the endless belt and approximately U-shaped rigid transmission pieces pivotably supported by pivotal projections projecting sidewise from both sides of the respective suspension members and capable of engaging V-shaped grooves in the V-belt wheels. The central axis of the pivotal projections passes through the approximately central portion of the thickness of the endless belt. In the ends of both legs of the U-shaped transmission piece are formed grooves for receiving the pivotal projection of the suspension member, and lids for covering respectively these grooves are secured fixedly to the ends of the legs.

Abstract: Driving belt, comprising at least one endless, flat, metal, carrying band for a number of transverse members which can move with respect to this band and of which the surface which is in contact with the carrying band shows a crosswise curvature, said curvature being concave (hollow).

Abstract: Link plates are connected into a chain by means of forward and backward connecting pins in each chained link plate. Frictional blocks having slanting outer surfaces are mounted around the link plates and affixed thereto by the connecting pins projecting from the link plates into the frictional blocks. The blocks may have holding pins inserted above and below the connecting pins, whereby opposite parts of the frictional block are attached to one another, enclosing the projecting ends of the connecting pins. The opposite parts of the frictional blocks attached by the holding pins have slanting V-shaped outward-facing frictional transmittance faces, transverse to the chain run for riding in the circumferential V-groove of a pulley. The blocks also have slanting faces longitudinally along the chain run on the side of the chain to be oriented toward a pulley, and straight abutting faces on the side of the chain to be oriented away from the pulley.

Abstract: An endless power transmission belt construction and a clip for a transverse belt element therefor as well as methods of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless flexible carrier that has a longitudinal axis and a plurality of transverse belt elements assembled on the carrier. Each belt element comprises a plurality of parts secured together to define an opening passing transversely therethrough and receiving the carrier therein. One of the parts of each belt element comprises a generally C-shaped clip that in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the carrier snaps over and substantially encircles and holds the remaining parts of the respective belt element in their assembled relation.

Abstract: A V-belt transmission apparatus made of a pair of endless metallic belts and a plurality of V-shaped metallic members disposed in series in a stacked condition on the belts. Each V-shaped metallic member has laterally open, channel shaped grooves on both sides with the metallic belt on each side being inserted in the groove on that side. Each V-shaped metallic member includes a main body having a projection portion and a stopper member prepared separately from and attached to the projection portion of the main body. The stopper member forms upper wall portions defining the channel shaped grooves together with the main body.

Abstract: To reduce contact pressure and wear-and-tear on contact surfaces of link elements of an endless chain (9) looped between spherical engagement surfaces of cone disks, the radius of curvature R of the spherical engagement surfaces, at any point of engagement with the contact surfaces of the chain link elements is greater than a theoretical radius of curvature R, which theoretical radius of curvature results when the distances of axial movement of the movable cone disks for any two transmission ratios are equal, within the range of transmission ratio of the cone disk transmission; and in which the radius D of curvature of the contact surfaces of the link elements is greater than half the width of the link elements, measured transversely to the chain when it is looped between the pairs of cone disks.

Abstract: A metal chain-belt especially usable to drivingly connect the pulleys of a pulley transmission, and constructed of a carrier which may comprise a plurality of sets of links interleaved with those of adjacent sets, with the sets being joined by pivot means. Drive blocks encircle the carrier. The blocks each have side edges adapted to drivingly engage the flanges of the pulleys. These side edges are crowned to improve the life and performance of the chain-belt assembly. The radius of curvature of the crowned side edges is far in excess of the width of a drive block.

Abstract: A torque transmitting belt spanned between an input and output pulleys including a circumferential groove of a V-shaped cross-section to transmit a torque between the pulleys. The torque transmitting belt is employed in a continuously variable transmission which adjusts the size of V-shaped groove(s) in one or both of the pulleys as a result of the variation of the pressure which forces the belt into groove(s). The torque transmitting belt has an endless carrier spanned between the pulleys and a plurality of torque transmitting blocks which are mounted by the endless carrier so that the blocks may be longitudinally shiftable along the endless carrier. The endless carrier includes a plurality of hoops which are superimposed each other. The endless carrier extends through a groove of the torque transmitting blocks, which has an opening adjacent the inner surface of the pulley. The hoops is designed to have different circumferential length according to its positions within the groove.

Abstract: A V-belt assembly for transmitting power, which includes a V-belt assembly trained over a V-belt wheel; a flexible endless belt; a plurality of suspension members slidably mounted on the endless belt in a longitudinal direction thereof and which includes a pin member and a U-shaped member connected to said pin, and a plurality of U-shaped transmission pieces separated from the U-shaped member, having side surfaces corresponding to side walls of a V-shaped groove of the V-belt wheel and supported swingably by the suspension members, respectively.

Abstract: To reduce the noise level of chains connecting cone pulleys in variable ratio transmissions, in which chain links (1, 15, 43) are joined by rocker elements (3, 16, 44), frame bodies or frames elements (7, 8, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 32, 33, 46, 51, 64, 65) are positioned between adjacent hinge joints formed by the rocker elements, located transversely to the chain, the frame bodies having lateral engagement surfaces (11, 24, 25, 26, 55, 56, 57, 66, 67) located laterally adjacent to the sides of the outermost chain link elements for resilient frictional engagement with the facing surfaces of the cone pulleys (12, 40, 41) of the transmission, so that the transmission will be engaged by the engaging surfaces (45) of the rocker elements as well as the engagement surfaces of the frame bodies. The frame bodies are retained on the chain by force engagement with the chain link elements and/or the rocker elements.

Abstract: A belt construction for a continuously variable transmission, a transverse belt element therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless flexible band unit, and a plurality of belt elements carried by the band unit in sliding relation therewith, each belt element having a slot arrangement receiving the band unit therein and having opposed faces disposed in compressed relation against adjacent faces of adjacent belt elements. Each belt element is formed substantially solely from a high performance polymeric material that has high heat resistance, high compressive modulus, high toughness and high strength.

Abstract: A belt construction for a continuously variable transmission, a transverse belt element therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the belt construction having an endless flexible band unit and a plurality of belt elements carried by the band unit in sliding relation therewith. Each belt element has a slot arrangement receiving the band unit therein and has opposed faces disposed in compressed relation against adjacent faces of adjacent belt elements. Each belt element has opposed sides for respectively engaging pulley faces of the transmission, the slot arrangement for each belt element defining a pair of slots respectively interrupting the opposed sides thereof and being spaced from each other by a central stem portion of the element. The pair of slots for each element receive parts of the band unit therein and respectively define a pair of shoulders engaging the parts of the band unit.

Abstract: A V-belt transmission mechanism having a V-belt of metallic blocks with inclined surfaces and pulleys having V-grooves about the periphery thereof. The V-belt includes tension strips extending in a continuous loop in cooperation with the blocks, a rubber holding belt and rollers between blocks. The pulleys include coatings of resilient material fused to the V-grooves of the pulleys.

Abstract: A belt and reinforcement for a V-block of a V-block belt is provided. The reinforcement has a generally U-shaped member with a lower beam member that interconnects diverging diagonal side members that each form a cantilevered portion. A means is provided in the cantilevered portion for retaining an upper beam member. The means is in the form of deformable sides that define a slot for receiving end portions of the upper beam member.

Abstract: An endless power transmission belt construction and a transverse belt element therefor as well as a method of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless carrier unit and a plurality of transverse belt elements assembled on the carrier unit, each belt element comprising a block of polymeric material having a reinforcing member of metallic material disposed therein. Each reinforcing member comprises a folded blank defining two spaced apart side parts that extend outboard of one of the surfaces of the carrier unit and an elbow joining the side parts together and extending outboard of the other of the surfaces of the carrier unit. Each belt element has a slot receiving the carrier unit therein and a shoulder arrangement that defines part of the slot and engages the inner surface of the carrier. The side parts of each reinforcing member of each belt element define the shoulder arrangement of their respective belt element.

Abstract: Every link member is composed of individual link member disks having designs different from each other. All link member disks have tongues and projections projecting above these tongues, which projections comprise thrust surfaces. The link member disks of every link member abut each other via these thrust surfaces and the two outermost link member disks of every link member are intended to abut via their thrust surfaces the conically extending surfaces of the driving disks of an infinitely variable transmission having disks looped by a flexible belt. The link member disks of every link member have different thicknesses viewed in the direction of the pivot pins which penetrate the tongues.

Abstract: A metal drive V-belt has a prefolded portion forming a plurality of abutting drive blocks. The drive blocks have longitudinally aligned lateral slots in which are disposed circumferentially extending radially abutting nested continuous metal band members. The metal band members maintain the drive blocks in a continuous loop. The slots have smooth radius corners to provide stress relief. The radial innermost of the nested bands have a chamfer formed on the inner edges thereof and a longitudinally extending locking bead which mates with the next radial outermost continuous band.

Abstract: A push-type metal V-belt for use with V-grooved pulleys is produced with a single formed and fan-folded strip of sheet metal. The folded strip has alternately tight-folded and open-folded portions having less height when viewed edgewise of the open-folded portions. During the forming of the strip, adjacent drive edges are formed so that when folded, these edges are aligned so as to become drive surfaces of the belt. When viewed in a lateral section, the drive surfaces are the outer edges of a substantially trapezoidal surface. Also, during the forming of the strip, a plurality of lateral slots are formed to provide an area or space for housing a plurality of metal bands which maintain the fan-folded strip in a continuous belt or loop configuration.

Abstract: A load block for a metal chain belt comprising upper and lower transverse struts, the ends of which are adapted to engage the flanges of the pulleys of a pulley transmission, said struts being joined by recessed end portions, the struts and end portions defining a window for encircling a carrier, the end portions being recessed from the ends of said struts so as not to engage the flanges of the pulleys of a pulley transmission.

Abstract: There is described a transmission belt for use in a constantly variable power transmission of the type utilizing pulleys of variable effective diameter, the transmission belt comprising a plurality of identical links of substantially trapezoidal form, having pulley-engaging traction surfaces (1, 32) at their non-parallel edges and being formed on each face with a series of aligned tunnel-like loops (3, 4, 30), the two series of loops on each link being complementary so that when two links are superposed, the loops on adjacent faces define a cylindrical cavity in which a pin (11, 14, 21) is receivable to provide a tension-transmitting articulation between the links. The links are also formed with compression-transmitting surfaces (7, 41, 57) on each of their faces, these surfaces abutting when the links are in a linear array. Optionally, the longer of the parallel sides (43) of each link may be adapted to carry a plain tension belt (40) to augment the power transmission capacity of the belt.

Abstract: A belt means for transmitting torque between pulleys in a continuously variable transmission. The belt means comprises a plurality of abutting hoops superimposed inside of each other, with no clearance being provided between abutting hoops because the outer circumferential diameter of an inner hoop is greater than or equal to an inner diameter of an outwardly located hoop, whereby, the tensile stresses on the innermost hoop are decreased to enhance the durability and increase the service-life of the inner hoop.

Abstract: A power transmission belt of the V-block type with polymeric portions that define frictional driving surfaces. Extended polymeric portions are oriented transversely to the belt and are deflected such that successive blocks are in pressing contact with each other.

Abstract: A chain-belt comprising a plurality of interleaved sets of links and load blocks associated therewith. Each link is defined by toes, the toes of each link being defined by parallel inside flanks joined by a crotch. A load block is received between the inside flanks and further a hardened insert is located between the links and the blocks to protect the links and improve the durability of the chain.

Abstract: A V-belt transmission is provided which comprises V-groove pulleys and an endless belt surrounding the pulleys. A plurality of V-shaped belt engaging metallic members are positioned along the endless belt in the longitudinal direction thereof, each having a belt engaging surface for engaging the belt. A plurality of intermediate members are positioned between adjacent engaging members, with the intermediate members being positioned on the inside of the endless belt. Each of the engaging members includes a receiving surface for contacting the adjacent intermediate member, with at least one of the receiving surfaces being shaped to apply a force to the intermediate member in the longitudinal direction of the belt when the engaging member is brought into contact with the V-groove of the V-groove pulleys. The belt engaging surface of the engaging member is aligned with the mid-point of the height of the inclined side surfaces thereof which contact the V-groove of the V-groove pulleys.

Abstract: A metal chain-belt for drivingly connecting the pulleys of a pulley transmission, each pulley of which is composed of a pair of flanges, the chain-belt comprising a carrier composed of interleaved sets of links and pulley flange engaging members, each of which is a pair of back-to-back joined C-shaped member, the arms of the latter engaging the pulley flanges. The longitudinal length of the top arms of a pair of members substantially equals the pitch of the chain; the longitudinal length of the bottom arms is less to permit the belt to articulate.

Abstract: An endless power transmission belt construction and a transverse belt element therefor as well as a method of making the same are provided, the belt construction comprising an endless flexible carrier that has a longitudinal axis and a plurality of transverse belt elements assembled on the carrier. Each belt element comprises a plurality of parts secured together to define an opening passing transversely therethrough and receiving the carrier therein. One of the parts of each belt element comprise a generally C-shaped clip that in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the carrier snaps over and substantially encircles and holds the remaining parts of the respective belt element in their assembled relation.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a V-belt transmission device in which a plurality of substantially V-shaped metal members (2) and a plurality of resilient metal members (3) are alternately mounted to an endless metal belt member made of band steel and are in contact with each other to constitute a V-belt which is subjected to a tension between a driving V-pulley (5) and a driven V-pulley (6), thereby effecting a torque transmission between both the pulleys. Each of the V-shaped metal members (2) is provided with a substantially U-shaped groove (7) directed to the outside. Each of the resilient metal members is formed as a hollow roller to engage with recessed surfaces (8) which are formed in opposing surfaces of a pair of the V-shaped metal members (2). The V-shaped metal members (2) and the resilient metal members are fastened together at their outer peripheries by the metal belt member.