Device and method for supporting and guiding a hauling cable of a vehicle transportation installation by cable
US11745770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for supporting and guiding a hauling cable of a vehicle transportation installation by cable, including a sheave configured for supporting and guiding the hauling cable, a first girder provided with a main axis, a second girder supporting the sheave and mounted pivotally movable around the main axis, at least one recovery element mounted on the first girder, and at least one cooperating element mounted on the second girder at a distance from said at least one recovery element in a normal operating state where the second girder swivels around the main axis, and configured to be in contact with said at least one recovery element in an abnormal operating state corresponding to failure of the main axis.
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