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Apparatus for controlling a cable on a take-up drum

US5669575A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1995
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D1/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus that controls its cable on its cable take-up drum, the apparatus ncluding pressure rollers supported by flexible spring steel members, a flexible spring steel member around each end of the cable take-up drum, two ends of each flexible member being pulled together by a pair of adjustable links, the pressure rollers applying pressure on the cable as the cable is being wound on to or off of the cable take-up drum.

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