In Fig. 1, A, B, C, and D are pieces of No. 16 sheet-iron, riveted to the ends of the belt; E E are hooks, shown in the natural size in Fig. 2, riveted to B. After the belt is laid over the pulleys, the hooks, F and G, of the lever, shown in Fig. 3, are placed in the holes at C and D. Now the two ends Of the belt are drawn together by the lever H, and the hooks, E, are put in their places at A. Then the lever is taken out, leaving the joint finished.. By this method, two men can set and couple a belt in the least possible time, obtaining an effectual joint, which will never allow the belt to run out of true, or to reverse.

Coupling Belts