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Deflectable trunnion assembly

US4867419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 1989
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C13/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deflectable trunnion assembly that has a deflectable eye member or hook. The trunnion assembly is connectable to a pulley block of a hoist. The trunnion assembly has a trunnion block on which a deflectable spherical roller thrust bearing rides. The eye member rides on the spherical roller thrust bearing. The trunnion block is covered by a cover that contains a dome. The eye member ends in a pin that has a balled end. The balled end of the pin rotates within the dome, during deflection within the spherical roller thrust bearing of the trunnion assembly.

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