Cable drive unit
US11272684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a cable drive unit (1) for use with a free stall cleaning system (101). The cable drive unit (1) includes a base frame (3), a support frame (5) being displaceable with respect to the base frame (3) via a corresponding displacement assembly (7), and a drum (9) pivotably mountable about the support frame (5) and displaceable therewith for receiving a cable (11) to be wound about said drum (9). Also described is a kit for assembling a cable drive unit (1) and a free stall cleaning system (101). The invention further includes a method of winding a cable (11) of a free stall cleaning system (101) about a drum (9) via the present cable drive unit (1).
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