Capstan and system of capstans for use in spooling multiple conductors onto a single reel
US9758340B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/124
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capstan includes a lift motor, a flexible lifting member, and a tether assembly. The lift motor is operatively connected to a shaft. The flexible lifting member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the shaft. The flexible lifting member connects a lift assembly to the lift motor via the shaft. The tether assembly includes a switch arranged between a portion of the flexible lifting member and a portion of the capstan. The second end is connected to the tether assembly. The switch acts as a safety in case of a broken flexible lifting member and allows for an automated unloading cycle.
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