Patent · US Expired

Load limiting apparatus for a hoist

US5217084A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1992
Grant dateJun 8, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/58
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fall arresting device is provided having fall arresting apparatus which permits application of a force to rotate a shaft in a clockwise direction and permits controlled rotation of the shaft in a counter-clockwise direction but prevents uncontrolled rotation of the shaft in the counter-clockwise direction. Safety apparatus is provided for preventing damage to portions of the arresting apparatus.

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