Rescue hoist cable angle exceedance detection arrangement
US11401136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C1/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable angle exceedance detection arrangement is provided. The cable angle exceedance detection arrangement may include a housing having an aperture extending therethrough defining an axis, the aperture being configured to allow a cable to extend through the housing from a first end of the housing, wherein the cable is aligned with the axis, to a second end of the housing. The cable angle exceedance detection arrangement may include a detection member coupled to the housing and configured to be contacted by the cable when a fleet angle defined between the axis and the cable at the second end of the housing exceeds a selected value.
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