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Tire lifting device

US5368280A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1992
Grant dateNov 29, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D43/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A take-up reel suitable for taking up cable as a coil. The reel includes a pair of plates and a central raised hub carrying an outer peripheral surface about which a cable may be wound. The central hub may be formed from one of the plates and may also carry a recess in the hub. An anchor secures one end of the cable between the plates and presents an abutment and locking surface. A cable follower is pivotally biased to engage the outer surface of the coil of cable being taken-up and let out from the take-up reel. The cable follower is adapted to abut an abutment when the cable has been substantially let out (played out) to preclude further rotation of the take-up reel. A torque limiter may be provided employing a spring plate and parallel oriented clutch plate in face to face abutting relation with the spring plate. The connection between the take-up reel and torque limiter is effected by a special pin construction to ensure maximum torque transfer to the reel from the torque limiter.

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