Abstract: A cable connector assembly comprises a first stop, a second stop, and a connector. The first stop is configured and arranged to receive a first end of a cable, and the second stop is configured and arranged to receive a second end of the cable. The connector is configured and arranged to pivotally interconnect the first stop and the second stop.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a looped material band for use as a conveyor belt, a conveyor, a transmission belt or the like in which the ends of the band are assembled by fitting together two serrations that have complementary shapes and are connected by at least one transverse locking rod that is inserted through transverse openings arranged in the teeth of the serrations. The process comprises the steps of producing the transverse openings by machining the ends of the band to remove material in an area corresponding at least to the transverse openings to be produced, placing a transverse core pin in each machined area, overmolding material in the machined areas to restore the ends of the band, and one removing, after polymerization of the material, the transverse core pins that form the transverse openings.

Abstract: A bicycle shift control apparatus comprises a threshold value setting unit that sets a threshold value of a running condition for shifting a bicycle transmission, a decision unit that decides if a current running condition value passes the threshold value, and a tentative shift unit that sets a tentative shift of the bicycle transmission when the decision unit decides that the current running condition value passes the threshold value. A canceling unit cancels the tentative shift if the decision unit decides that the current running condition value varies from a previous running condition value by a determined value.

Abstract: An adjustable emergency use v-belt is formed with a tapered end having a plurality of teeth and a housing adapted to engage and hold the teeth when inserted into the housing to allow the belt to be adjusted to the desired length when replacing the normal v-belt used in vehicular applications.

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: In a roller chain transmission, the diameter D of the rollers, the outer diameter d of the pins and height H of the inner plates satisfy the relationships 0.72P≦D≦0.79P, 0.40P≦d≦0.44P, and 0.96P≦H, with respect to the chain pitch P. The sprocket teeth are asymmetric in that the chain entering side and the chain leaving side differ, and the radius R1 of an arc of the tooth gap bottom, the radius R2 of the chain entering side tooth flank and the radius R3 of the chain entering side tooth head portion satisfy the relationships 0.505D≦R1≦0.505D+0.069{cube root}D, P−(0.505D+0.069{cube root}D)≦R2≦P−0.505{cube root}D, and 0.08≦R3≦0.13P. The transmission chain exhibits improved endurance and quietness, smooth operation, and resistance to elongation due to wear.

Abstract: An adjustable emergency use v-belt is formed with a tapered end having a plurality of teeth and a housing adapted to engage and hold the teeth when inserted into the housing to allow the belt to be adjusted to the desired length when replacing the normal v-belt used in vehicular applications.

Abstract: A splice joint is for joining first and second synchronous drive belt ends, of the belt type comprising a reinforcement material layer covering a base layer formed from a first thermoplastic material. The joint comprises a fused portion of the base layer of the first and second belt ends that define a splice region. At least one coating layer of thermoplastic material overlaps the reinforcement layer of the end portions in the splice region. The coating layer is comprised of a second elastomeric material intended to melt and penetrate into interstices of the reinforcement material layer while within the mold press. Migration of the base layer material through the reinforcement material layer to the pulley-engaging outer surface is thereby inhibited. The second elastomeric material composing the coating layer may be selected to provide desired frictional and wear characteristics.

Abstract: A connector assembly (61) comprising a male connector element (61a) having a locking shank (101) and a female connector element (61b) having a locking cavity (133) with an external opening. The locking shank (101) is receivable in the locking cavity (133) through the external opening. The male connector element (61a) presents a male contact face (111) and the female connector element (61b) presents a female contact face (123), the male and female connector elements (61a, 61b) being configured for interaction therebetween with the contact faces (111, 123) in abutting engagement when the locking shank (101) is received in the locking cavity to resist a separating force applied between the male and female connector elements. The interaction between the male and female connector elements (61a, 61b) is provided at spaced apart locations lengthwise along the shank.

Abstract: The fastener comprises curved incorporated claws (4) serving to fix it to one end of a conveyor belt. The lower fixation plate of the fastener comprises curved raised edges (6) intended to make the points of the claws (4) enter under the small bars of ports (5) arranged by shearing and stamping in the lower fixation plate. The points of the claws (4) are locked along the lower front and back ridges (9) by the flattening of the small bars of the ports (5) during the final tightening of the fasteners during their fixation on the end of a conveyor belt.

Abstract: A belt repair system and method is used to repair a broken belt, such as a rive belt. The belt repair system includes one or more belt couplers having first and second body portions with belt engaging members. The body portions of each belt coupler extend within the broken belt at respective first and second broken ends so that the respective belt engaging members engage with engaging regions within the broken belt at the first and second broken ends. The belt repair method includes providing an indication on the broken ends of the broken belt of the location of the engaging regions, forming the engaging regions within the broken belt at the indicated location and inserting the body portions of the belt coupler into the respective engaging regions of the broken belt at the respective broken ends. An optional adhesive or bonding material can be placed between the broken ends to strengthen the coupling of the broken belt.

Abstract: A connection device is provided for the receiving of at least one end of a drive device possessing profile, preferably of a toothed belt or a roller chain with the connection device possessing a negative form of the surface profile of the drive device with which the drive device meshes. In order to create a connection device for the connection by closure with a drive device possessing a profile which is simple to manufacture and easy to assemble, the end of the drive device can be joined with the connection device in accordance with the invention by a joining movement in the plane of the running surface of the drive means and in the longitudinal direction of the drive device profile.

Abstract: A sheave liner for an elevator system sheave that supports a hoist rope with an elevator car suspended therefrom is replaced without having to remove the hoist ropes and without having to hang the elevator car by means other than the hoist ropes. The existing liner is cut and removed while the elevator car is suspended from the hoist ropes resting on the sheave. The new liner is rotated into its position and two ends of the liner are joined by either a mechanical bond or by a room temperature adhesive bond.

Abstract: A connector having dual parallel biting edges at each end of the connector for locking a portion of belting ends into the connector. The height of the biting edges and a centering ring is larger than the transverse dimension of the cylindrical body of the connector and the transverse dimension of recesses at the end portions of an endless belt. The endless belt is formed when the connector is inserted into each end of a finite length of hollow tubing or solid tubing with recesses at each end.

Abstract: An industrial belt splice assembly having two industrial belt portions each including opposite faces and an end portion formed to define a splice element. The splice elements have knuckles formed therein. The knuckles are intermeshed and have bores therein which are substantially in alignment. A hinge pin extends through the aligned bores in the knuckles and interlocks the splice elements. The splice assembly further comprises a hard splice guard mounted on each industrial belt member. The splice guard substantially covers the knuckles and protects the splice from damage.

Abstract: An endless belt particularly adapted for use in high speed power transmission, commonly termed a fan belt, which is particularly adopted to be readily formed on site to any desired length and methods and apparatus for forming the belt. The belt is comprised of an outer length of flexible and durable polymeric material having a longitudinally channel extending therethrough spaced closer to the inner surface of said belt than the outer surface thereof and a reinforcing ribbon of a flexible and durable material inserted into the channel within the outer length of material through a radial slit extending from the outer surface of the outer length of material to the longitudinal channel therein. A portion of the reinforcing ribbon within said channel extends across the abutting ends of the outer length of material and overlaps a second portion of the ribbon within the channel and is bonded thereto by an adhesive.

Abstract: An endless belt particularly adapted for use in high speed power transmission, commonly termed a fan belt, which is particularly adopted to be readily formed on site to any desired length and methods and apparatus for forming the belt. The belt includes an outer length of flexible and durable polymeric material having a longitudinally channel extending therethrough spaced closer to the inner surface of the belt than the outer surface thereof and a reinforcing ribbon of a flexible and durable material inserted into the channel within the outer length of material through a radial slit extending from the outer surface of the outer length of material to the longitudinal channel therein. A portion of the reinforcing ribbon within said channel extends across the abutting ends of the outer length of material and overlaps a second portion of the ribbon within the channel and is bonded thereto by an adhesive.

Abstract: A method of splicing a belt in a round baler having a bale forming chamber defined by at least one elongated belt having opposing ends spliced together to form a continuous band. The splice includes a first and a second series of similar side-by-side loops connected to and extending from the respective opposing ends of the belt, and an attaching element extending through both series of loops to maintain the opposing ends of the belt in alignment and close proximity to each other. Retention components affixed to the attaching element retain it in operative relationship to the loops and are disposed outwardly of the outer loops.

Abstract: A readily adjustable belt and a link construction wherein a plurality of links of similar construction are detachably connected in end to end relationship to define an endless torque transmitting belt. Each link is formed of an injection molded plastic part having a female end portion and a male end portion arranged such that the male portion of one link can be readily snap-fitted to the female portion of the next adjacent link. The respective links are identical in structure and are provided in complementary interlocking structure to facilitate attachment and to insure positive interlocking engagement of adjacent links, and yet render the links readily detachably connected so as to facilitate rendering a belt readily adjustable. The respective links are also provided with transversely extending indentations formed in the upper and lower surfaces thereof to impart flexibility thereto. Tapering side surfaces are provided with a non-slip textured surface.

Abstract: A new and improved emergency drive belt apparatus includes a flexible belt member, a first connector assembly attached to the first end of the belt member, a second connector assembly attached to the second end of the belt member, and a locking member capable of being positioned over the first connector assembly and the second connector assembly for locking the connector assemblies together to form the belt member into a continuous loop. The first and second connector assemblies have respective teeth. When the respective connector assemblies are connected together, the respective teeth are meshed together, and the locking member is in its locking position. The first connector assembly may further include a releasable assembly for selectively clamping the first end of the belt member in, or releasing the first end from, the first connector assembly.

Abstract: A readily adjustable belt and a link construction wherein a plurality of links of similar construction are detachably connected in end to end relationship to define an endless torque transmitting belt. Each link is formed of an injection molded plastic part having a female end portion and a male end portion arranged such that the male portion of one link can be readily snap-fitted to the female portion of the next adjacent link. The respective links are identical in structure and are provided in complementary interlocking structure to facilitate attachment and to insure positive interlocking engagement of adjacent links, and yet render the links readily detachably connected so as to facilitate rendering a belt readily adjustable. The respective links are also provided with transversely extending indentations formed in the upper and lower surfaces thereof to impart flexibility thereto. Tapering side surfaces are provided with a non-slip textured surface.

Abstract: A papermakers fabric, and particularly a corrugator fabric, has a flat-woven, multilayer structure and is brought into endless form by a joint or seam arranged obliquely relative to the running direction of the fabric and at the roller side thereof. The angular disposition of the seam reduces noise levels, sheet marking and web breakage.

Abstract: An endless belt formed by a connector and a finite length of hollow tubing or solid tubing with recesses at each end. The connector is characterized by one or more biting edges at each end of the connector, each having a larger diameter than the inside diameter of the tubing. Each biting edge is readily flexible away from the direction of insertion of the edge of the tube. The biting edge is formed as a flexible, rough feathered outlying portion of the base at each of the gripping heads. Once the gripping heads are inserted tension on the tubing causes the feathered edges and adjacent portions of each gripping head to bite into the internal wall of the tubing and form an improved grip therewith.

Abstract: An endless belt formed by a connector and a finite length of hollow tubing or solid tubing with recesses at each end. The connector is characterized by a biting edge that has a larger diameter than the inside diameter of the tubing. It is readily flexible away from the direction of insertion of the edge of the tube. The biting edge is formed as a feathered or an erose outlying portion of the base at each of two gripping heads. Once the gripping heads are inserted tension on the tubing causes the feathered edges and adjacent portions of the gripping head to bite into the internal wall of the tubing and form an improved grip therewith.

Abstract: An endless work fabric having a loop seam construction and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed, wherein the fabric is used as a papermaker felt, a papermaker dryer fabric, a forming wire, or filter fabric. An endless belt formed of a preselected material preferably having longitudinally extending yarns included therein is collapsed upon itself to form folded ends that are stripped to expose end loops. The loops as formed in the ends of the fabric are intermeshed to define a transversely extending channel through which a pintle member is extended for joining the two ends of the folded fabric to define the endless work fabric. An alternate construction includes forming the fabric of nonwoven materials and interconnecting the ends of the collapsed fabric by a hinge-like construction through which a pintle member is extended.

Abstract: An endless work fabric having a loop seam construction and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed, wherein the fabric is used as a papermaker felt, a papermaker dryer fabric, a forming wire, or filter fabric. An endless belt formed of a preselected material preferably having longitudinally extending yarns included therein is collapsed upon itself to form folded ends that are stripped to expose end loops. The loops as formed in the ends of the fabric are intermeshed to define a transversely extending channel through which a pintle member is extended for joining the two ends of the folded fabric to define the endless work fabric. An alternate construction includes forming the fabric of nonwoven materials and interconnecting the ends of the collapsed fabric by a hinge-like construction through which a pintle member is extended.

Abstract: A variable length, drive belt assembly can be used in different vehicles and machines. The drive belt assembly is easy to install, reliable, and effective. The drive belt assembly has a slotted load bearing belt, an internal connecting strap, and special connectors for securing the belt assembly at the desired length.

Abstract: An emergency belt assembly is provided for temporary replacement of broken fan belts and the like. The assembly comprises a tubular belt made of an elastomeric material, and a connector having a shank with a plurality of barbs on each end portion thereof. The maximum outer transverse dimensions of the barbs on each end portion of the connector decrease from the axially outermost barb to the axially innermost barb, thereby permitting the connector to be easily inserted manually into the tubular ends of the belt. In an alternate embodiment, the connector articulates at a point intermediate its end portions to permit the connector to easily accommodate small radii turns. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the connector has a plurality of barbs on one end thereof for frictionally engaging the inner surface of a tubular end of a line or belt, and has on its opposite end portion an attachment member, such as an eye, for attaching to a support object, such as a pole, wall, or the like.

Abstract: A link-band cover for guideways and moving parts of machine tools, as well as for other structural elements of machine tools that could lead to accidents. The cover includes individual rigid strips that can be sequentially arranged in a plane. Each strip has long sides, with adjacent long sides of adjacent ones of the strips each being provided with a respective slot that is open toward the adjacent strip and has an undercut base. Hinge members in the form of hinge eyes are disposed between each two adjacent strips to pivotably interconnect the same, with each hinge eye being anchored in one of the slots of the strips. Hinge eyes between two adjacent strips are aligned on a pivot shaft, with adjacent hinge eyes being anchored in the slots of different strips.

Abstract: An emergency drive belt is provided formed of an elongate elastomeric member whose ends are coupled by a resilient plastic strap in the form of an adjustable loop which can be ratcheted to tension the belt device.

Abstract: There is provided a method for splicing of elastomeric belts having one or more reinforcing members extending in the lengthwise direction of the belt. The method includes the steps of recessing the reinforcing members at the open belt ends and subsequently butt-joining the belt ends to form an endless belt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universal V-belt of the type used in power transmission coupling at least two pulleys together. The belt comprises two elements, a connector element and a tube element. The connector element is uniform in cross-section and has outwardly-directed ridges over its total length. The tube element has a uniform cross-section, and is formed with a continuous longitudinal channel, the walls of which are formed with inwardly-directed ridges. One end of the connector element is inserted into one end of the longitudinal channel for approximately one-half of its length. The other end of the connector is then inserted into the other end of the longitudinal channel. The ridges on the connector and in the longitudinal channel interlock, thereby forming a continuous loop belt solid throughout.

Abstract: A belt is described for use as an emergency replacement for a regular drive or timing belt. The belt comprises an elongated flexible member which has an integral ratchet type connecting means provided on its opposite ends. The flexible member is cut to form a loop of the desired size and the opposite ends are then connected using the ratchet connecting means without requiring any special additional connecting members or tools. The belt is useful, for example, in automobiles as an emergency replacement for the conventional fan belt or other engine belts where a belt fails in use and where the replacement belt permits the motorist to drive a sufficient distance to reach a garage for a regular belt replacement.

Abstract: An endless belt assembly, such as an emergency fan belt, is disclosed including a belt of elastomeric material having internal cavities in the ends, and a unique coupling means fastening the ends of the belt together, including a central shank, and at least one end of the coupling having helical ribs projecting radially outwardly from the shank which grip the walls of the belting to prevent pull-out, and ease fastening of the belt ends together in the field.

Abstract: A universal drive belt includes a hollow flexible tubing which may be cut to proper length and a fastener for joining together the ends thereof. The fastener includes a medial portion in the shape of a helically wound coiled spring with a hooked head formed at each end thereof. The hooked heads are slightly larger than the internal diameter of the tubing and have a pointed tip which digs into the side-wall for anchoring the fastener and preventing its removal. The coiled spring medial portion allows twisting and flexing of the ends of the hollow tubing during use without damage or loosening of the fastener. The universal drive belt may be rapidly and easily installed without the use of tools.