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Cable drive unit

US11272684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2015
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 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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