belt drive
Loop-powered rotation transfer
A belt drive is a system that transmits power between rotating shafts using a flexible belt looped around pulleys.
Common in machinery, vehicles, and bicycles, belt drives are quieter and require less maintenance than chain drives: The turntable uses a belt drive for smoother rotation.
She converted her bike to belt drive.
Grooved wheel for rope
- sheaveChanneled wheel for rope
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- power transmissionConveying mechanical energy elsewhere
- torqueRotational force measurement
friction · gear ratio · rotation · clutch · shaft · motor · drivetrain · mechanical advantage
Alteration to improve fit
- tightnessState of being constricted
- slackAbsence of tautness
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- preloadInstall in advance
slippage · stretch · elasticity · alignment · tracking · wear · squealing · vibration
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- turntableRotating music player
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
compressor · lathe · drill press · HVAC · garage door · treadmill · motorcycle · printer
Elastic polymer from trees
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
ribbed · reinforced · teeth · grooves · notched · canvas · leather · composite
pulley
Grooved wheel for rope
- sheaveChanneled wheel for rope
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- power transmissionConveying mechanical energy elsewhere
torque · friction · gear ratio · rotation · clutch · shaft · motor · drivetrain · mechanical advantage · efficiency
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- tightnessState of being constricted
- slackAbsence of tautness
- deflectionChange in trajectory
preload · slippage · stretch · elasticity · alignment · tracking · wear · squealing · vibration · maintenance
bicycle
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- turntableRotating music player
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
automotive · compressor · lathe · drill press · HVAC · garage door · treadmill · motorcycle · printer · vacuum cleaner
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
fiberglass · ribbed · reinforced · teeth · grooves · notched · canvas · leather · composite · durability
- machineryengine, machinery, industrial machinery, motors, engines
- drivesSSD, memory stick, floppy disk, RAID
- analog audiotape, turntable, vinyl, record player, phonograph
- Bicycle Partsderailleur, chainring, cassette, crankset, sprocket
- DJingscratching, beatmatching, crossfader, turntable, mixing
- drivetrain typesFWD, AWD, 4WD, 4x4