Buffered lead-in guide for cableway vehicles
US4785737A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Buffered lead-in guide for cableway vehicles constrained to a haulage cable by a hooking device of the clamp type, and provided, in an upper hanging-up portion thereof, with at least one pivot provided with balancing and guide rotary elements acting inside the lead-in guide. The lead-in guide is constrained to outer supports and is provided with an enlarged mouth portion which gets narrower up to an inner dimension close to that of the rotary elements. The enlarged portion is arranged in a substantially cantilevered position and in correspondence of at least a first support of the outer supports. Elastic elements positioned between the lead-in guide and the outer support are provided.
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