In a V-belt configuration, how can the direction of movement be changed?

In a V-belt configuration, changing the direction of movement by crossing the belt is effective because it alters the path through which power is transmitted between pulleys. When the belt is crossed, the orientation of the belt changes relative to the pulleys, thus reversing the direction of rotation of the driven pulley compared to the driving pulley. This physical alteration in the belt's routing allows the system to achieve the desired directional change without having to modify the motor or other components in the system.

For instance, if two pulleys are aligned parallel and connected by a straight V-belt, the driven pulley will always rotate in the same direction as the driving pulley. However, by crossing the belt, the relative positioning changes, making it possible for the driven pulley to turn in the opposite direction.

The other methods, such as reversing the motor or changing the belt material, do not effectively address the requirement of changing movement direction in a V-belt system. Reversing the motor would result in both pulleys rotating in the same opposite direction rather than changing the relative operational direction between them. Changing the belt material primarily affects the grip, wear resistance, and efficiency of power transmission but does not influence the mechanical orientation needed to alter the direction. Adjusting tension affects performance