Patent · US Expired

Connector for wire rope

US4354799A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1980
Grant dateOct 19, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32622
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable suspension system for a rotary drum is disclosed which includes cable tension adjustment features providing dynamic load equalization, traction control and variable load distribution. The system includes an endless cable and at least one set of axially aligned support sheaves suspending the drum at its dynamic center of gravity. The system further includes devices for connecting wire rope in endless loops which incorporate load bearing, adjustment, and flexure features minimizing wear of the wire rope.

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