Cable transportation system and relative operating method
US8408141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable transportation system having a pull cable defined by a number of strands and drawn along a path; at least one transportation unit movable along the path and connected to the pull cable by a coupling device; a metal structure located along the path to support and guide the transportation unit; and at least one guide roller for guiding the pull cable and supported by the metal structure by leaf springs which reduce vibration caused by the strands of the pull cable contacting the guide roller.
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