Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.

Osamu Miyajima

Koji Kitahama

Masahiko Kawashima

Yuji Okiyoshi

Shinji Aono

An apparatus and method for forming at least one of a rib and groove on a surface of a power transmission belt/belt sleeve. The apparatus has first and second supports on which the belt/belt sleeve can be mounted for movement in an endless path. First structure is provided on at least one of the first and second supports for reinforcing a belt/belt sleeve, mounted on the first and second supports, against movement and deformation of the belt/belt sleeve relative to the at least one of the first and second supports transversely to the endless path as the belt/belt sleeve moves in the endless path.

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Komaki, Japan

Osamu Miyajima