Anti-fouling device having a capstan with a non-driven sloped body
US8302936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/7494
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable puller assembly includes a housing assembly, a motor assembly and an anti-fouling device. The motor assembly is secured to the housing assembly and has an output shaft extending outwardly therefrom. The output shaft is rotated about an axis of rotation by the motor assembly. The anti-fouling device has a capstan and a body. The output shaft is operatively associated with the capstan in order to rotate the capstan about the axis of rotation. The body is positioned around an end portion of the capstan proximate to the housing assembly. The body defines a sloped surface that biases incoming rope that wraps around the sloped surface down onto the capstan.
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