Power transmission belt using stabilized open mesh textile material in overcord for enhanced rubber penetration

摘要

A power transmission belt (11) using an open mesh textile material (15) in the belt overcord (28) which is stabilized with a material promoting permeation of an underlying gum rubber layer through interstices in the textile material during vulcanization of the belt. The coefficient of friction of the backside of the belt is sufficient to enable the belt to drive backside pulleys, tensioners and other mechanical devices.