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Self-locking wrap termination for tension member

US6695098B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2000
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 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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