Transverse element having a distance surface between a supporting surface and a pulley sheave contact surface

摘要

A transverse element for a push belt for a continuously variable transmission comprises a supporting surface (16) for supporting a carrier of the push belt, and a pulley sheave contact surface (18) for contacting pulley sheaves of the continuously variable transmission. <??>A curved transition surface (17) is connected to the supporting surface (16), whereas a distance surface (41) is located between this transition surface (17) and the pulley sheave contact surface (18). The distance surface (41) is positioned lower than the supporting surface (16). When the transverse element collides with a relatively large collision element like another transverse element, protrusions may be developed exclusively on the distance surface (41). These protrusions are not capable of inflicting damage on a carrier which is to be laid on the supporting surface (16), because these protrusions do not protrude beyond the level of the supporting surface (16). <IMAGE>