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Detachable clamp with a leaf spring

US6290425A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateMay 21, 1999
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/608
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disengageable clamp of a cable car or chair lift has a control lever 17 carrying the movable jaw 14, articulated on the fixed jaw 13. At least one flexion leaf spring 23 is interposed between the clamp body 10 and the control lever 17 in order to force this lever into the clamp closure position. Two leaf springs can be disposed on each side of the clamp body 10.

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