Extended length strand take up device

Details Extended length strand take up device Extended length strand take up device

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Marcelo, Emmanuel M (Department: 3654)

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Portable implements or apparatus for tensioning flexible...

Including screw drive

C254S231000, C254S232000, C254S234000, C248S545000, C403S079000, C052S148000, C174S0400TD

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938384

ABSTRACT:
An extended length strand take up device is presented that may be used to repair damaged guy wires in the field. The invention comprises two connecting bodies connected by a single tension rod that extends continuously between the two connecting bodies. Each connecting body slides over opposite ends of the tension rod and is held in place by a stop member, such as threaded nuts screwed onto the respective ends of the tension rod. The connecting bodies may further include an inwardly-facing pull tab or tabs that can be used for pre-tensioning the guy wire. An alternative embodiment of the invention comprises a single tension rod that is fixedly anchored to the ground and several connecting bodies that are fixedly mounted along the end of the guy wire at standard increments. The tension rod runs parallel to and overlaps the end of the guy wire. The connecting bodies slide along the length of the tension rod until the required tension and length is reached. A stop member, such as a threaded nut, is screwed onto the end of the tension rod holding the connecting bodies in place.

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