Wedge socket with actuator assembly
US6898827B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3973
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wedge socket with actuator assembly. A wedge socket has an elongated hollow basket with a large opening at a first end, a small opening at a second end, and a pair of sides. A wedge has a large end, a small end, a peripheral groove to receive a wire rope, and a pair of sides, wherein at least one side of the wedge has a series of recesses. At least one side of the wedge socket has an opening therethrough to permit a tool to pass through said opening to be received in one of said recesses in order to move said wedge with respect to the socket.
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