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Bracket and lifting/lowering device assembly

US9709214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49828
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bracket for attaching a lifting/lowering device to a support member of a safety structure, the bracket including: a body configured to at least partially contact or envelop a support member of a safety structure, wherein at least one surface of the body has at least one cut-out that includes at least one shaped end for contacting a support member pin inserted into the support member of the safety structure, and wherein the body includes at least one surface for mounting or securing the bracket to a lifting/lowering device. A bracket and lifting/lowering device assembly and method of installation are also disclosed.

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