Patent ID: 6272999
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B61B,E01B

Abstract:
An upper saddle supported by a base pylon for supporting a catenary cable system in an elevated cableway system and providing for deflection of the catenary cable system in response to forces applied by a vehicle traversing a track cable system supported from the catenary cable system, comprising:a cable attachment assembly that secures a cable of the catenary cable system thereto for yieldably supporting the catenary cable system;a base plate for connection to an upper portion of the base pylon, said base plate providing a platform supporting additional components of a bearing assembly;a support member extending vertically from said base plate for providing vertical separation between said base plate and the supported catenary cable system;a roller base supported atop said vertical support member for providing a base surface, the top of the base surface which defines a pattern of travel of said cable attachment assembly; andat least one wheel-bearing member supported atop said roller base for providing a surface on which said cable attachment assembly travels.