Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hoist-line slings
Patent
1994-04-22
1995-09-05
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hoist-line slings
294 8214, B66C 114, F16G 1114
Patent
active
054473500
ABSTRACT:
A slider is provided for connecting a choker assembly including a choker rope having an end provided with a ferrule, to a winchline. The slider has a first winchline-receiving link in the form of a first elongated closed loop defining a first elongated opening for receiving the winchline. The first link also has a longitudinal axis and a pair of opposite ends on the axis, one of the ends is substantially larger in section than the other one and has a curved bottom wall. This first link also has top and bottom surfaces, and a substantially trapezoidal configuration when seen in side elevational view. The slider also has a second choker-rope receiving link in the form of a second elongated loop defining a second opening. This second link is provided with a longitudinal U-shaped slot leading from the second opening out of the second link through an end thereof. This U-shaped slot is sized for receiving the choker rope and has a first extremity within the second opening which defines a seat for the ferrule. The U-shaped slot has opposite side walls sized and shaped to prevent angular displacement of the choker rope within the slot with respect to the ferrule. The walls have edges that are slightly rounded and apertures for receiving a ferrule locking pin to prevent the ferrule from exiting the second link. The slider further has a third connection link in the form of a third closed loop defining a third opening. This third link passes through the first and second openings and connects the first and second links together. When the slider is used, it is able to conform to any bearing surface while preventing overbending of the choker rope adjacent to the ferrule.
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Cherry Johnny D.
Greigg Edwin E.
Greigg Ronald E.
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