Apparatus for absorbing a force applied to a cable or the like

Details Apparatus for absorbing a force applied to a cable or the like Apparatus for absorbing a force applied to a cable or the like

1984-10-04

1986-03-04

Christian, Leonard D.

Advancing material of indeterminate length

By orbitally traveling material-engaging surface

Including details of roll or mount

226113, 248562, B65H 2000

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045736200

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for controlling the jerk or shock loading of the wire rope used to apply tension to move a galvanizing or pickle line's horizontal looper car. The apparatus includes a vertical spindle affixed to the frame of the looper car. A drum having a radially extending arm is provided to be rotatable about the spindle. The arm is provided with an intermediate region to anchor the wire rope and a terminal region to cooperate with a resilient shock absorbing means which may comprise a polyurethane pad. Such shock absorbing means includes a bracket affixed to the looper car frame. A spring-biased bolt connects the arm to the bracket while a resilient pad is provided intermediate the arm and the bracket.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1998206 (1935-04-01), Rosenzweig
patent: 3061272 (1962-10-01), Elenburg
patent: 3130888 (1964-04-01), Rothfuss et al.

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