Patent ID: 6662408
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B66B,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for securing an end of an elongated load bearing member in an elevator system, comprising:a first socket portion; a second socket portion that is secured to the first socket portion; a wedge that is at least partially received between the socket portions such that some of the elongated load bearing member is received between the socket portions and the wedge; a first insert member that is at least partially received between the first socket portion and the wedge such that a corresponding portion of the load bearing member is secured between the wedge and the first insert member; and a second insert member that is at least partially received within the second socket portion such that another portion of the load bearing member is secured between the wedge and the second insert member, the insert members having an alignment surface that faces opposite a load bearing member engaging surface and that directly engages and cooperates with a corresponding alignment surface on the respective socket portions such that the insert members automatically move into an alignment with the wedge that provides a uniform distribution of pressure on the corresponding portions of the load bearing member.