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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 1988
Filed:
Mar. 31, 1987
Hiroshi Takano, Miki, JP;
Shinichi Takagi, Nishinomiya, JP;
Kiyokazu Wada, Miki, JP;
Sadaichi Konishi, Kobe, JP;
Nobuo Okumura, Kobe, JP;
Tomizo Kanaoka, Kobe, JP;
Kouji Matsuo, Kobe, JP;
Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd., Nagata, JP;
Abstract
A power transmission belt structure including a flexible neutral belt portion, a plurality of blocks secured to the flexible belt portion seriatim longitudinally thereof, and heat conducting structure disposed between the flexible belt and blocks for conducting away from the flexible belt heat generated as a result of power transmission operation of the belt structure. A number of different embodiments utilizing the heat conducting structure are disclosed. In certain of the embodiments, the heat conducting structure extends partially about the blocks and, in certain of the embodiments, the heat conducting structure extends fully thereabout. In certain embodiments, the reduced midportion of the block is provided with the heat conducting structure recessed therein. In one form, a protective outer coating is provided on the heat conducting structure.