Transport installation by aerial rope comprising a vehicle transfer circuit equipped with a torque motor
US7891301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport installation comprising an aerial rope with continuous running on which vehicles are suspended by detachable grips, comprises a transfer circuit equipped with means for moving the vehicles. The means for moving comprise at least one set of wheels with pneumatic tires one of which wheels is connected to a power take-off derived from running of the rope and equipped with drive means whereby each wheel is made to rotate by one of the adjacent wheels. One of the wheels of said set of wheels is connected by transmission means to the output shaft of an electric torque motor generating a constant turning torque independent from the speed of rotation of said output shaft.
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