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Self-tensioning differential capstan cable drive mechanism

US4526050A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1982
Grant dateJul 2, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20486
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-tensioning differential capstan cable drive mechanism having canted rollers on either side of the differential capstan around each of which rollers is looped a cable passing from the larger to the smaller drum of the differential capstan.

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