Caoutchouc Manufacture Et Plastiques S.a.

Caoutchouc Manufacture Et Plastiques

Louis Douhairet

Roger Trinquard

Daniel Play

A flexible transmission device for continuously variable transmissions comprises an endless flexible connecting element and a plurality of transverse links. Each link includes at least one groove into which is engaged the flexible connecting element. The links are, preferably, covered by a fabric, and the exterior surface of the fabric is for being positioned in contact with the flanges of the pulleys over which the belt is positioned and operates.

Transmission arrangement with a covered transmission belt

A flexible transmission device for continuously variable transmissions comprises an endless flexible connecting element and a plurality of transverse links. Each link includes at least one groove into which is engaged the flexible connecting element. The transmission element operates dry, without lubrication. The transmission stirrups, or links, of the transmission element are arranged around an endless core. The endless core is configured in the form of a V-belt. The endless core has oblique walls in contact with interior surfaces of the stirrups or links. The exterior oblique surfaces of the stirrups or links, are in contact with the flanges of the transmission pulleys.

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Saint-Leger-Des-Vignes, France

Louis Douhairet