Belt And Pulley

Belt And Pulley

The pulley and belt combination is used in many machines. The belt helps convey power from one pulley to the other. Many vehicles use this mechanism to relay power to all wheels. When pulleys of different sizes are used, torque (driving power) can be traded for speed and vice versa. The

Cool Pulley and Belt Mechanism: Find an old roller skate with the wheels protruding from the sides. The new inline models will not work. Place the skate on its side so that it rests on one set of wheels and the other two wheels are facing upwards. Wind a rubber band over these two wheels. You are using the rubber band as a belt.

Belt And Pulley