Self-locking wrap termination for tension member
US6695098B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B7/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A termination for an elevator tension member is provided that terminates a load with frictional forces created by wrapping the tension member about a body and with compressional forces generated by the weight of the load compressing the tension member upon itself.
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