Patent ID: 8991790
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
1. A hoist apparatus for transferring the ends of power lines between first and second supports at different locations comprising: a frame, a pair of independently operable hoist mechanisms supported by the frame, a first attachment element affixed to one end of the frame for enabling securement of the frame at a location adjacent the first support, said hoist mechanisms each including a respective tension line receiving drum rotatably supported by the frame and a tension line having an attachment element at one end and being coupled at its opposite end to the drum for winding and unwinding about the drum, said drums each having a respective ratchet mechanism for enabling selective ratcheted rotational movement of the drum for winding and unwinding the tension line from the drum such that one tension line may be secured to a power line to be removed from the first support and the attachment member of the other tension line may be simultaneously secured to a location adjacent the second support at the different location.