Patent ID: 7097154
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B25B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An extended length strand take up device, comprising: a. at least two tension rods disposed in parallel spaced relationship to one another; b. a first connecting body slidably mounted on the tension rods for connecting the extended length strand take up device to a guy wire, said first connecting body including at least two side load tubes interconnected by a central web, each side load tube being disposed on a respective one of said tension rods; and c. a second connecting body slidably mounted on the tension rods for connecting the extended length strand take up device to a ground anchor, said second connecting body including at least two side load tubes interconnected by a central web, each side load tube being disposed on a respective one of said tension rods; and c. a stop member at each end of said tension rods to retain the first and second connecting bodies on the tension rods; d. wherein said first and second tension rods transfer loads between said first and second connection members when said extended strand take-up device is placed in tension.