Rope tow apparatus and method

Details Rope tow apparatus and method Rope tow apparatus and method

1992-04-10

1993-03-16

Le, Mark T.

Railways

Traction

Cable

1041731, B61B 1100

Patent

active

051934639

ABSTRACT:
A rope tow system including a haul rope (23, 23a) extending along a path, haul rope mounting assembly (21, 22) mounting the haul rope (23, 23a) for movement in spaced relation above the tow path. Haul rope driving assembly (31, 32) is coupled to the haul rope for advancement thereof, and a plurality of hanger arms (42, 42a) are coupled to the haul rope and depend downwardly therefrom. Each hanger arm (42, 42a) is mounted to the haul rope (23, 23a) by a mounting assembly (43, 43a) substantially preventing rearward deflection of the hanger arms (42, 42a) relative to the haul rope (23, 23a). Finally, a user-grippable tow rope (41, 41a) is coupled to each of the hanger arms (42, 42a) for movement therewith. The tow rope (41, 41a) is secured to the hanger arms (42, 42a) in positions below the haul rope (23, 23a) and at a height above the snow surface (29) suitable for gripping by skiers while being towed along the tow path. A method of providing a tow rope system and a method of supporting a tow rope for advancement in the system.

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