Stabilization and control of a crane load
US9346656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C23/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stabilizer cable has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a crane load. The stabilizer cable loops around a boom pulley that is attached to a crane boom, then runs through a traveler pulley, then loops around a floating pulley, then loops around a deflector pulley. The deflector pulley and the second end of the stabilizer cable are positioned such that an increase in tension of the stabilizer cable urges the suspended load toward the traveler pulley. Other embodiments are also described.
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