System for the storage and traction of a cable, in particular a synthetic cable fitted to an offshore crane
US11814271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/38
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for the storage and traction of a cable, in particular a synthetic cable fitted to an offshore crane. The storage/traction system includes a frame that carries in particular a storage device including a support carrying a storage reel through an assembly defining an axis of rotation. Between the storage reel and the support, the assembly includes of a single slewing ring including two rings that are free to rotate with respect to each other: —a fixed ring that is fastened to the support; and —a moving ring that is, on the one hand, fastened to the storage reel and, on the other hand, rotated by a motorization.
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