公开(公告)号：US4858424A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-22

申请号：US232163

申请日：1988-08-15

Applicant: David C. Loding ,  James D. Ernst

Inventor： David C. Loding ,  James D. Ernst

IPC: F16G13/16 ,  H02G11/00

CPC classification number: H02G11/006 ,  F16G13/16

Abstract: A variable radius cable/conductor carrier for supporting and guiding electrical, hydraulic and other conductors extending between a stationary position and a movable piece of machinery. The conductor is made up of two spaced apart parallel plate-link chains connected by support rods. The link assembly making up the chains comprises a series of individual links pivotally connected at each end so as to allow rotational movement between the links. A plurality of arcuate slots are formed in one of the links and when pinned to the adjacent link act to limit the rotation between the links. The arcuate slots are of differing lengths so each length results in a different radius of curvature for the carrier. Thus one of several radii of curvature of the carrier may be selected during assembly without changing any of the elements simply by selecting the position of the limiting pin.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑和引导在固定位置和可移动的机械之间延伸的电气，液压和其他导体的可变半径电缆/导体载体。 导体由两个间隔开的平行的板链链组成，通过支撑杆连接。 构成链条的连杆组件包括在每个端部处枢转地连接的一系列单独的连杆，以允许连杆之间的旋转运动。 在一个链接中形成多个弓形狭槽，并且当固定到相邻的连杆时起作用以限制连杆之间的旋转。 弧形槽具有不同的长度，因此每个长度导致载体的不同的曲率半径。 因此，可以在组装期间选择几个载体的曲率半径之一，而不需要通过选择限位销的位置来改变任何元件。