Connecting system for tensile elements such as spokes
US7784878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/4966
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tensile connector assembly comprising a longitudinal tensile element having a longitudinal axis, an end portion and a cross-section, a connecting element connected to the longitudinal tensile element, and a bracing element connected to the longitudinal tensile element. With a tensile axis of applied tensile load along said longitudinal tensile element. Where the longitudinal tensile element is anchored to the bracing element and the connecting element is connected to the longitudinal tensile element via a welded connection at a welded interface. Where the connections permit the longitudinal tensile element to support said tensile load along the tensile axis.
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