Aircraft mounted hoist system having a multi-stranded wire rope cable
US11155352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD07B2205/3028
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hoist system includes a wire rope cable having a first end and a second end. The wire rope cable further including multiple strands twisted into a helical shape. The hoist system further including a lifting mechanism configured to attach to the first end of the wire rope cable. The lifting mechanism including at least one of a rotating drum and a set of frictional rollers. The hoist system further including a motor configured to rotate the lifting mechanism; and a housing configured to house the lifting mechanism, the motor, and at least part of the wire rope cable.
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