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Hoist fleet assembly

US11312598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2020
Grant dateApr 26, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 12, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D3/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described herein is a hoist fleet system including a head block and a guide fleet assembly. The head block includes a plurality sheaves having more than one diameter. The guide fleet assembly can be arranged proximate the head block such that an array of lift lines can be routed through the plurality of sheaves of the head block into the guide fleet assembly. The guide fleet assembly further includes a plurality of guide sheaves and a plurality of plates. The plurality of plates is configured to house the plurality of guide sheaves. The plurality of guide sheaves is positioned substantially orthogonal to the head block. The plurality of plates is further arranged such that the plurality of guide sheaves is arranged on more than one plane. The plurality of guide sheaves is configured to reduce the spacing of the lift lines.

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