Traction Cable Patents (Class 104/39)
  • Patent number: 6382106
    Abstract: The present invention describes an improved skeletal frame for a revolving vehicle platform turntable. The improved device is used to support a vehicle turntable and easily installed in any location. The skeletal frame includes a cylindrical circular tubular body made of 2 semicircular sections, a main frame structure including web arms are connected to both sides of the cylindrical circular tubular body, a roller chain pulley sprocket assembly is attached to the center cross section of the main structure frame for driving the skeletal frame. It is preferably installed below ground level so that the upper level of the turntable is level with the ground. Another improved component of this invention is the absence of welded parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Elijah Knight
  • Patent number: 4305335
    Abstract: Endless conveyor for transporting roll containers of which two wheels are located on one fixed axis and the other wheels are swivelling. The supporting surface of the conveyor is at about the same height as the floor on which the containers can roll or be wheeled. In cross-section the supporting surface has the shape of a channel, in consequence of which the wheels on the fixed axis can be transversely fixed, so that their axes are placed lengthwise over the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: Staat der Nederlanden (Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie)
    Inventor: Jacobus P. E. H. Plugge
  • Patent number: 4298305
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring loads between selected stations includes a transfer car operable for selective shifting along a predetermined path interposed between first and second stations and a load carrier mounted on the transfer car operable for reciprocative shifting relative to the transfer car from a pre-spot position to load receiving and depositing positions. An orienting device such as a turntable is positioned adjacent the predetermined path and is operable for selectively rotating the transfer car and the load carrier through a predetermined angular displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: Columbia Machine, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Neth