Transport installation with an aerial cable provided with a maintenance vehicle
US8578858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The transport installation with an aerial cable (2) for moving along a path, comprises a maintenance vehicle (1) provided with a gondola (4) mounted on a suspending rod (5) connected to the cable (2) by means of a fastener (9). The maintenance vehicle (1) moreover comprises a gangway (6) mounted on the suspending rod (5). A guiding rod (11) is fixed to the gangway (6) at one of its ends, and is connected to the cable (2) at its opposite end. The gangway (6) has a structure extending in the direction of displacement of the maintenance vehicle (1), and is pivotingly mounted on the suspending rod (5) so as to form an articulated bascule.
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