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Cable-traversing trolley adapted for use with impact braking

US10046745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2015
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D63/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trolley for traversing a zip line includes a first load-bearing sheave rotatably mounted to one or more side plates, and a second load-bearing sheave rotatably mounted to the one or more side plates and rearward of the first sheave. The trolley also includes an anchor point on the trolley for attaching a payload. When the trolley decelerates, forces acting on the payload create a downward load on the first sheave and the second sheave.

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