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Aircraft mounted hoist system having a multi-stranded wire rope cable

US11155352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 2018
Grant dateOct 26, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 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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