Cable transportation system with at least one haul cable
US9387862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C23/086
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable transportation system with at least one haul cable has a supporting structure with a tubular portion defining an axis of rotation; a pulley extending about the axis of rotation; and a bearing assembly, which is connected to the pulley and the tubular portion to enable the pulley to rotate about the axis of rotation with respect to the supporting structure, and has a first and second bearing arranged concentrically and in series, so as to ensure rotation of the pulley about the axis of rotation and with respect to the supporting structure utilizing at least the first or second bearing.
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