Inventors:
William M. Haines - Englewood CO
Assignee:
The Gates Rubber Company - Denver CO
International Classification:
F16G 307
Abstract:
An endless belt assembly, such as an emergency fan belt, is disclosed including a belt of elastomeric material having internal cavities in the ends, and a unique coupling means fastening the ends of the belt together, including a central shank, and at least one end of the coupling having helical ribs projecting radially outwardly from the shank which grip the walls of the belting to prevent pull-out, and ease fastening of the belt ends together in the field.