fan belt
Pulley-driven rubber strap
A fan belt is a rubber loop that transfers power from an engine's crankshaft to accessories like the alternator, water pump, and cooling fan.
The belt wraps around pulleys, and its rotation drives these components.
A worn or broken fan belt causes overheating and loss of electrical charging: The car broke down because the fan belt snapped.
Modern vehicles typically use serpentine belts that serve the same function.
Mechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- tensionerMaintains strap or chain pressure
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- power steering pumpHydraulic steering assist device
water pump · compressor · radiator · cooling system · engine block · automotive · vehicle
What takes another's place
- tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
diagnostics · squealing · slipping · glazing · cracking · fraying · breakage · mechanic
Breaking without separating completely
- frayingComing apart threadwise
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- slippingLosing footing unintentionally
squealing · deterioration · aging · oil contamination · abrasion · brittleness · hardening · mileage
Conveying mechanical energy elsewhere
- rotationTurning on an axis
- mechanical energyEnergy from motion/position
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- driveOperate a vehicle
cooling · air conditioning · charging system · circular motion · continuous loop · RPM
alternator
Mechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- tensionerMaintains strap or chain pressure
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
power steering pump · water pump · compressor · radiator · cooling system · engine block · automotive · vehicle
replacement
What takes another's place
- tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
alignment · diagnostics · squealing · slipping · glazing · cracking · fraying · breakage · mechanic · workshop
cracking
Breaking without separating completely
- frayingComing apart threadwise
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
slipping · squealing · deterioration · aging · oil contamination · abrasion · brittleness · hardening · mileage · lifespan
power transmission
Conveying mechanical energy elsewhere
- rotationTurning on an axis
- mechanical energyEnergy from motion/position
- spinRapid rotation around axis
drive · cooling · air conditioning · charging system · circular motion · continuous loop · RPM
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
- car maintenanceoil change, filter replacement, tune-up, spark plugs, tire rotation
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- car suppliesgasoline, car wax, gas, motor oil, diesel
- vehicle partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, axle
- belts
fan beltchain
Linked segments forming length
timing chain · drive chain · roller chain · chain drive · direct drive
fan, belt, fans, fanned, belts, belted, seatbelt, fanning, belting