Thimble mechanism for retention of a shackle in a wire loop termination
US9003632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thimble mechanism for retention of a shackle in a wire rope loop termination. In one preferred embodiment, a thimble device is provided for a shackle having a pair of opposed legs with each leg having an end with a width smaller than a depth. The thimble device includes a thimble body having an external arcuate edge with a rope groove for receipt of a wire rope therein. A central opening extends through the thimble body with the central opening larger than the width but smaller than the depth of the shackle ends. A keyway is provided in the thimble body extending from the central opening to the arcuate edge of the thimble body.
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