belt-drive
Flexible power transfer
Belt-drive refers to a power transmission system that uses a flexible belt to transfer rotational motion between two or more pulleys or wheels.
This mechanism appears in everything from car engines to turntables to bicycles, valued for its smooth operation and ability to absorb vibration.
In audio equipment, belt-drive turntables are prized for isolating the platter from motor noise.
The old lathe uses a belt-drive system that's still running after fifty years.
Grooved wheel for rope
- tensionerMaintains strap or chain pressure
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- idlerHabitually unproductive person
- sheaveChanneled wheel for rope
alignment · adjustment · deflection · span · pitch · groove
Rotational force measurement
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
Rotating music player
- bicyclePedal-powered two-wheeler
- latheRotating shaping machine
- bandsawLooped-blade cutting machine
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
HVAC · treadmill · conveyor · printer · CNC · motorcycle · go-kart · dynamo
pulley
Grooved wheel for rope
- tensionerMaintains strap or chain pressure
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- idlerHabitually unproductive person
sheave · alignment · adjustment · deflection · span · pitch · groove
torque
Rotational force measurement
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
turntable
Rotating music player
compressor · HVAC · treadmill · conveyor · printer · CNC · motorcycle · go-kart · dynamo · generator
efficiency
Productive without waste
tracking · vibration · noise · durability · longevity · low-maintenance · break-in · glazing