A MULTIPLE-PULLEY ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMOBILE AND AN ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a multiple-pulley accessory drive system for an automobile, characterized by a drive pulley; at least one accessory pulley operatively coupled to an accessory drive shaft, the drive pulley and accessory pulley having a nominal drive length therebetween; and an endless drive belt engaged between the drive pulley and the accessory pulley, the drive belt comprising an endless band of rubber composite material having a plurality of circumferentially extending and axially aligned cords formed therewithin, such as polyamide twisted cords, including polyamide 6.6 twisted cords. The present invention also relates to an accessory drive belt for an automobile accessory drive system.