Patent ID: 6393995
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: B61B,E01B

Abstract:
Apparatus for supporting oppositely located sheave trains of an aerial ropeway comprising:a crossarm having a center portion and opposite side portions; apparatus for supporting said crossarm; first sheave train supporting apparatus; first pivot apparatus located on one of said opposite side portions for pivotally connecting said first sheave train supporting apparatus and said crossarm; second sheave train supporting apparatus; second pivot apparatus located on the other of said opposite side portions for pivotally connecting said second sheave train supporting apparatus and said crossarm; said first and second pivot apparatus being spaced apart a desired distance; a rigid elongated member having opposite end portions; third pivot apparatus for pivotally connecting one of said opposite end portions and said first sheave train supporting apparatus; and fourth pivot apparatus for pivotally connecting the other of said opposite end portions and said second sheave train supporting apparatus.