drive belt
Pulley-connecting loop
A drive belt is a loop of flexible material that transfers power between rotating shafts, typically connecting an engine or motor to components it powers.
In cars, the serpentine belt drives the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.
The mechanic said the drive belt needed replacing.
Industrial machinery uses various drive belts—V-belts, timing belts, flat belts—depending on the application's torque and precision requirements.
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- tensionerMaintains strap or chain pressure
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
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- belts
- laundry partsagitator, drum, motor, pump, drain pump
- mower partsblade, mower blade, engine, wheels, spark plug
- power transmissiontransformer, transformers, transmission lines, power lines, gears
- Sewing Machinesbobbin, needle, Bernina, foot pedal, Kenmore
- tractor partsaxle, bearing, bearings, brake, clutch
drive beltdrive chain
Looped metal power transmitter
chain drive · roller chain · timing chain · direct drive · gear train
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