Traversing hoists – Traveling bridge – Supporting second traveling bridge
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Wood, Kimberly (Department: 3632)
Traversing hoists
Traveling bridge
Supporting second traveling bridge
C212S071000, C248S317000, C248S323000, C248S324000, C104S111000, C105S148000, C081S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07997433
ABSTRACT:
A device for suspending a rail of an overhead conveyor or a hoisting machine from a traversing gear or supporting structure includes a tension element, which carries the rail by one end via a fixing device. The fixing device grasps a support element of the rail. The support element widens and extends at least partly in the lengthwise direction of the rail. To provide a device for suspending a rail that provides enhanced safety against collapse, the fixing device includes two fixing parts, which are connected like pliers by means of a bolt running in the lengthwise direction of the rail. The fixing parts swivel toward each other from the open position into the fixing position by their fixing regions. The support element of the rail rests against the bearing surfaces of the fixing parts, even in the open position, when the fastening means are released.
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Birkigt Reinhard
Buike Michael
Enners Klaus
Fitzler Stefan
Gersemsky Udo
Demag Cranes & Components GmbH
Gardner, Linn, Burkhart & Flory LLP
Wood Kimberly
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