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Cable transportation system switch and cable transportation system comprising such a switch

US8573132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61B9/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable transportation system switch having a first straight rail; a second straight rail forming an angle of more than 0° and less than 45° with the first straight rail; and a third straight rail located between the first and second straight rail and movable selectively between a first operating position, in which the third straight rail contacts the first straight rail and is parallel to the second straight rail, and a second operating position, in which the third straight rail contacts the second straight rail and is parallel to the first straight rail.

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