Device for coupling a vehicle to a traction cable, vehicle provided with such a device, and transport installation by traction cable including such a vehicle
US10864924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61C17/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for coupling a vehicle to a traction cable, comprising a fastening configured to couple the vehicle to the traction cable, the fastening including at least two rotatable elements configured to occupy a coupling position in which said at least two rotatable elements are in contact with the traction cable and the vehicle is coupled to the traction cable, the device including a variable speed drive configured to modify a speed of rotation of said at least two rotatable elements when said at least two rotatable elements are in the coupling position, so that the vehicle moves relative to the traction cable.
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