Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Capstan and system of capstans for use in spooling multiple conductors onto a single reel
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Application No.: US14048529Application Date: 2013-10-08
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Publication No.: US09758340B1Publication Date: 2017-09-12
- Inventor: Charlie W. Reese , Donald E. Murphy , Albert Elder
- Applicant: Southwire Company, LLC
- Applicant Address: US GA Carrollton
- Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
- Current Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Carrollton
- Agency: Hartman & Citrin LLC
- Main IPC: B65H54/02
- IPC: B65H54/02 ; B65H54/54 ; B65H19/12
Abstract:
A capstan includes a lift motor, a flexible lifting member, and a tether assembly. The lift motor is operatively connected to a shaft. The flexible lifting member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the shaft. The flexible lifting member connects a lift assembly to the lift motor via the shaft. The tether assembly includes a switch arranged between a portion of the flexible lifting member and a portion of the capstan. The second end is connected to the tether assembly. The switch acts as a safety in case of a broken flexible lifting member and allows for an automated unloading cycle.
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