Abstract:
A wire gripping apparatus for use with a tensioning device to stretch wire in preparation for mounting to fence posts. An elongated rod has a slotted wire locating plate mounted at its forward end, a support plate extending along the rod and a clamping member movable axially along the rod from its rearward end toward the rear end of the support plate. The support plate has a rearward edge provided with a slot which faces the clamping member. The wire is placed within the slot in the wire locating plate, bent or crimped into the slot in the support plate, and the clamping member is axially moved along the rod and into contact with the rearward edge of the support plate to capture the wire. The wire clamping apparatus is connected by an eyelet at the rear end of the rod to a suitable tensioning device, such as a come-along or winch for stretching the wire. Slot openings in the locating and support plates are radially spaced at 90.degree. with respect to the rod to prevent release of the wire from the slot in the locating plate.
Abstract:
A cable suspension system for a rotary drum is disclosed which includes cable tension adjustment features providing dynamic load equalization, traction control and variable load distribution. The system includes an endless cable and at least one set of axially aligned support sheaves suspending the drum at its dynamic center of gravity. The system further includes devices for connecting wire rope in endless loops which incorporate load bearing, adjustment, and flexure features minimizing wear of the wire rope.
Abstract:
A self-equilibrating coupler suitable for simultaneous tensioning of two ends of cable, said coupler having two uniformly curved surfaces in one plane, in fixed position one to the other, the two curved surfaces curving from each other in an amount sufficient to permit jacking and anchoring of both cable ends, the two curved surfaces being separated in the said plane, at the coupler geometric center, in an amount at least as great as twice the diameter of the cable, and the tangents at the entering point of each cable on the curved surface being separated within the plane in an amount equal to one cable diameter.
Abstract:
The connecting device achieves the electrical junction and mechanical assembly of at least two thread-like single-strand or multi-strand conductors through the agency of a connecting member insulated by at least one slidable terminal which is at least partly dielectric and locked in position on said member after the union of the member with the conductors. The connecting member has at least two inputs and at least two orifices in which the bared ends of the conductors are engaged in the form of a labyrinth shape. The terminal covers the bared ends of the two conductors. The connecting device is applicable to the electrical installations of living quarters and industrial premises and to any machine supplied with electricity.
Abstract:
A quick attach and release connector for lifting heavy objects such as sewer pipes in which a slotted plate slides over a steel cable and is retained in place by a sleeve on the cable which is prevented from leaving the slot in the plate by a retaining rim on the plate.