Rope termination device
US8096024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3973
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a termination device for an aramid-based elevator rope having a high breaking strength. The termination device comprises a socket having a cylindrical, tapered internal passageway adapted to receive a corresponding wedge. The wedge includes a semi-cylindrical passageway in a substantially helical configuration to increase the surface area between the associated rope and the wedge. The termination device clamps the length of rope between tapered portions of the socket and the semi-cylindrical passageway of the wedge with a substantially uniform application of force on the cross-section of the rope.
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