Cord gripping mechanism and method
US8904606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3958
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gripping device for gripping a cable and having a first jaw with a first gripping element, a second jaw with a second gripping element, and at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other. At least one of the first and second gripping elements has a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable. A system for gripping a cable and having a gripping device fastened to a support structure, where the gripping device has a first jaw with a first gripping element, a second jaw with a second gripping element, and at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other. At least one of the first and second gripping elements has a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable.
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