IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING LOADS BY MEANS OF HAULING ROPES OR CABLES
Year: 1885

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I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of No 46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of
Middlesex, Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of said invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING LOADS BY
MEANS OF HAULING ROPES OR CABLES (a communication to me from abroad by
John Pearce Roe and Peter Roe Bedlington, both of Bilbao in the Kingdom of Spain,
Engineers,) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to improvements in that kind of apparatus for transporting
loads by means of hauling ropes or cables, wherein the load is supported by a
stationary way such as one or more ropes, cables or rails and is moved along the
same by an independent hauling rope or cable.
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The object of the invention is to enable the connection between the vehicles and
the hauling rope or cable to be easily made and broken, to allow of the rail or way
coming directly beneath the points of suspension of the rail hangers or carriers, to
regulate the motion of the hauling rope or cable, and to drive it efficiently.
Referring to the accompanying 6 sheets of drawings Fig 1 is an end view partly
in section of apparatus wherein according to this invention clip jaws in connection
with the vehicle are first closed upon the travelling rope or cable by a movement
perpendicular or nearly so to the axis of the said rope or cable and then are
powerfully compressed or tightened by movement parallel or approximately so with
the axis of the rope or cable to ensure that the vehicle shall travel with the rope.
Fig 2 is a plan or top view partly in section, of a portion of the apparatus shown
in Fig 1. Fig 2ª is a transverse section on the line A. B, Fig 1. Fig 3 represents
in end view partly in section a modified arrangement, and Fig 4 is a plan or top
view, partly in section, of the clip jaws thereof. Fig 5 illustrates in end view
another modification. Further modifications are illustrated in Fig 6 in end view
and in Fig 7 which is an end view partly in section.
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Referring to Figs 1, 2 and 2ª, 1-2, are the clip-jaws each articulated by a ball
and socket joint 3, to a frame or support 4 carried by or forming part of the

page_text: vehicle to be transported. The clip jaws are provided with teeth 5 to ensure their
working in unison horizontally or in the direction of the cable's length, whilst to
ensure that the said jaws shall work in unison vertically or perpendicularly (or
approximately so) to the cable's axis the teeth on clip jaw 2 are divided or bifur-
cated as shown and embrace or engage with pins or ribs which may conveniently
be cast in one with the teeth on clip jaw 1. Other means such as springs or links
may however be employed for causing the clip jaws to work in unison. 7, 7, are
springs the ends of which have bearings 8 in the clip-jaws 1-2; these springs
serve the double purpose of maintaining the gripping surfaces or parts 1*, 2*, of
the jaws of the clip in their upper and open position (Fig 3) when relieved of the
weight of the hauling cable 9, and of returning the jaws to their normal or central
position horizontally in the direction of the cable's length when not urged out of
the centre by the pull of the rope or cable (Fig 4). 10 is a groove or recess formed
in the under surface of the frame or support 4 for receiving and locking when
necessary the ends 11 of bent locking levers whose other ends 12 are pivotted
at 13 to the clip-jaws 1-2, respectively. 14-14 are pins or projections. on the
clip jaws 1-2, taking into notches or recesses 15 in the upper ends 12 of the levers
and forming stops for limiting the upward motion of the clip-jaws 1-2; their
downward motion may be limited by contact with the frame or support 4 at 4*, 4*.
16 is a spring tending to maintain the ends 11 of the levers within the groove] or
recess 10 and in contact with the top thereof. The gripping parts or surfaces 1*, 2*,
of the jaws are curved eccentrically to the centre of their horizontal motion so
that when they are moved out of their central position they grip or squeeze the
cable with a pressure gradually increasing, the further they are moved relatively
to the frame 4 by the pull of the cable.
The clip-jaws 1, 2 when not in use assume their upper or open, and central
positions shown in Figs 3 and 4. When the vehicle with which the clip apparatus
is connected, is to be moved along the way by the hauling cable, the latter is
allowed or caused to enter between the jaws as for instance either by moving the
clipping apparatus towards the cable, or by causing the cable to enter between the
parts 1, 2, of the jaws either by its own weight, or by a fork or lever 17 applied
as shewn in Fig 5.
Thus the clip jaws will be closed upon the cable (see Fig 1) with a moderate
degree of pressure. When the clip-jaws 1-2 are so far depressed that the ends 11
of the levers are so far. moved by the projections 14 to be free or unlocked from
the recess 10, the said jaws will be moved in the direction of the cable's length on
their ball and socket joints by the movement or pull of the cable and thus owing
to their eccentric or cam-like form they will be caused to securely grip the said
cable and will be, together with their attached vehicle transported thereby.
In the modification shown in Figs 3 and 4 the levers 11-12 and springs 16
described with reference to Fig 1 are dispensed with, whilst the springs 7 are bent
upwards at 7* to limit the upward motion of the clip jaws 1-2 by coming in
contact with the under surface of the frame 4, the downward movement of the
clip jaws being limited by the surfaces 4* as before. Stops or projections 17-18
(shown in dotted lines in Figs 3 and 4) on the frame and clip jaws respectively
may be employed for limiting the (approximately) horizontal movement of the
jaws, as also their movement approximately across the axis of the cable if necessary.
The operation of this modification is the same as that before described, except that
the horizontal movement of the clip jaws to securely grip the cable takes place as.
soon as the said jaws are sufficiently closed to tightly grasp. the cable, no locking
gear being employed in the present case. The levers 11-12 (Fig 1) are formed in
two portions united by rivets 19 or otherwise. To allow of the ready downward
closing of the jaws of the clip, and at the same time to ensure a certain. lateral
pressure on the cable, sufficient to cause the jaws to move in the direction of the
cable's length so as to obtain the necessary grip, the said jaws may be provided
with projections 20 (Fig 4) by which the cable is slightly sprung or set out of line
to ensure contact by the give or spring thereby allowed, or in lieu of projections

page_text: curved springs may be employed arranged more or less within grooves formed in
the upper surfaces of the jaws.
The modification shown in Fig 5 is a simple construction of clip apparatus
wherein the clip jaws are formed of bar metal, capable of a slight spring and
pivotted at 3 to the frame 4. In this arrangement the clip closes upon and grips
the cable (by movement vertical to or.across the cable) with a force proportional to
the weight of the cable itself aided, if necessary, by external force applied by
a lever 17 as shown.
The downward motion of the clip jaws is limited by the surface 4* of the frame
and their upward motion by their teeth 5-5, coming into close contact. The
projecting portions 21 of the frame 4 serve to receive the forked end of the lever 17
shewn in dotted lines for applying external force to the cable to press it between
the clip jaws when necessary.
Springs may be employed to maintain the clip jaws in their raised or open and
central positions when not in use. The operation of this modified arrangement of
clip is simple and not compound as in the former arrangements the clip in the
present case having no endwise movement. The cable is gripped solely by a
movement of the clip jaws across its axis.
In the arrangement shown in Figs 6 and 7 the clip jaw 1 is articulated at 3 by
a ball and socket joint to a part 22 having a bearing in the frame 4, the clip-jaw 2
being formed with a cylindrical extension 23 capable of vertical and angular
movement in a corresponding bearing also in the frame 4. A pair of springs 7
(one only of which can be seen) are employed as before, one end of each spring
being hinged or pivotted at 7* to the frame 4. The parts 1*, 2* of the jaws may
be provided, if desired, with removable wearing portions 1ª, 2ª.
A locking gear suitable for this arrangement is constructed and arranged as
follows.
In the cylindrical portion 23 of the jaw 2 is formed a longitudinal slot 24. of a
width equal to or slightly greater than that of a locking pin 25 which slides
through an opening at 26 in the side of the bearing for the piece 23. The slot 24
is enlarged at 27 into a segmental slot or recess of greater depth than the slot 24
and of sufficient width to allow of the jaws moving horizontally far enough to
obtain a satisfactory grip on the cable when the pin 25 projects therein. This
pin 25 when in this position prevents the part 23 rising and the cable being
removed from the clip jaws. A bell crank lever is pivotted at 29; one arm 30
extends outward into a convenient position for operating it; the other arm 31 is
provided with a pin 32 working in a slot 33 formed in the outer end of the locking
pin 25. 34 is a bar or lifter which may be arranged at stations or other places to
automatically lift the lever arm 30 and withdraw the locking pin 25 from the
piece 23 so that the latter may be raised and the cable 9 be disengaged from the
clip jaws when desired. The operation of this clip arrangement in other respects
will be readily understood from the foregoing description.
Figs 8 and 9 are end and plan or top views respectively (both partly in section)
of a modification wherein the jaws or gripping parts 1 and 2* are straight and are
caused to securely grip the cable 9 by moving in the direction of its length in
contact with eccentrically curved surfaces 35 formed on the ends of the curved
surface parts 1-2. Or the curved ends of these parts may work on inclined surfaces
formed on the backs of the gripping parts. 5* is a flat spring secured at one end,
to a projection 36 from the jaw or gripping part 2* and at its other end hinged to
the jaw or gripping part 1 the object being to cause the parts 1*, 2* 1-2 to move
together. The jaw or gripping part 1* and the curved surface of the part 1 are
provided with teeth at 37 to ensure that these parts shall work in unison; or the
said parts may be connected by flexible metallic strips. 38 secured to the gripping
parts and the curved surfaces of the parts 1, 2, near their ends, as shewn in the case
of the parts 2-2*.
The part 1 is articulated at 3 to a piece 22 by a ball and socket joint and the
part 2 is pivotted to a sliding piece 23 as in the last described arrangement.

page_text: The piece 23 at the part 23* may serve as a guide to the jaw or gripping part 2*.
The action of this modification is similar to that of the other just previously
described.
The clip apparatus hereinbefore described with reference to Figs 1 to 9 although
shewn to act vertically with reférence to the closing movement on the cable, may
be employed in any position, inverted or otherwise.
Fig 10 is a side view partly in section. Fig 11 an end view, and Fig 12 a plan
or top view partly in section of an arrangement of clip apparatus wherein the
gripping parts or jaws are caused to close upon the cable and to be released there-
from as before by a movement of the gripping parts or jaws across or perpendicular
to the cable, or by a corresponding movement of the cable in relation to the clip,
or both, the increased squeeze or grip on the cable being caused by the pull of the
cable acting through rollers or segments of a circle articulated to one of the gripping
parts and acting against wedge like or inclined surfaces. Figs 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
and 18 are detailed views of this clip apparatus. Fig 19 is a side view partly in
section, Fig 20 an end view and Figs 21 and 22 are detail views of a modification.
Figs 23 and 24 respectively are a side elevation and an end elevation, both partly
in section, of a further modification.
Referring to Figs 10 to 18, 1-2 are the clip jaws pivotted to and carrying a
pin 39 so as to be capable of moving simultaneously outwardly from the frame 4
and of opening into the position shown in Fig 14 to allow of a cable entering
between them and of moving together in a line either parallel with or across the
cable. The gripping parts 1*, 2*, respectively of these clips are straight where
they would touch a cable placed between them. One end of the part 1* is
supported by a partly circular projecting piece not shown having an extension 42*
free to rotate in a bearing 40a formed in the frame 4 the other end of the said
part 1* being supported by a second projecting piece 41 having an extension 42
similarly carried by another bearing in the frame. The projecting piece of the
extension 42* is similar to the piece 41 and is not shewn in the drawing in order
that a segmental slot formed in its extension 42* and hereinafter referred to, may
be more clearly shewn. The supporting surfaces 41* of the pieces 41 of which one
only is shown are in the example now being described shown concentric with their
centres of motion. 43 is a toggle or piece forming at one end a ball and socket
joint 44, with the back of the gripping part 2*, and having at its other end a roller
or a segment of a circle 45 the centre of which in the example shown coincides
with its centre of motion. 46 is a piece supported in bearings 47 carried by the
frame 4; it is provided with inclined surfaces 46* separated by a rib 48 which
enters a recess 43* in the piece 43 as shewn in the transverse section of these parts
Fig 15. The bearing surfaces 41* of the pieces 41 may be provided with teeth 49
to gear with corresponding teeth formed on the under surface of the part 1*. The
rib 48 together with teeth 50 formed on the inclined surfaces 46* and the
segment 45 and the teeth 49 ensure that the clip and parts in connection there with
shall remain in gear and work in unison. A spring 50 resting within recesses 51
in the gripping parts 1*, 2*, may be employed, its action tending to open the jaws
as shown in Fig 14, and prevent looseness of the parts of the apparatus. In some
cases where the cable does not naturally tend to press on either clip-jaw or gripping
part so as to induce the tightening or gripping motion, an initial grip, sufficient for
this purpose may conveniently be secured by employing a spring 52 (Fig 13).
This is fixed at 53, and its ends are caused to bear upon the ends of spindles 47*
attached to the bearings 47 which carry the piece 46. By this means the gripping
parts 1*-2* are caused to approach each other sufficiently to ensure contact with
the cable even if the diameter should vary as frequently occurs in practice.
When the clip jaws become tightened upon the cable the spindles 47* are
pressed back in opposition to the spring to the limits of their travel.
The extent of the travel of the said spindles 47* may be .adjusted by lock 5
nuts 54 (Fig 13). 55 is a frame for connecting the clip apparatus to the vehicle.
If desired locking gear may be employed with the clip apparatus just described for.

page_text: the purposes herein before mentioned. The locking gear in this case comprises a
forked locking bar 25 connected at one end to a pin 56 carried by a lever 28
pivotted at 29 to the fraine 4. When the clip jaws are closed as shewn in Figs 10
and 11 the prongs of the bar 25 lie within deep segmental slots 27 (Figs 10
and 16) formed in the cylindrical extensions of the pieces 41. In this position the
slots 27 and the locking bar 25 allow the clips to move longitudinally with
reference to the cable but prevent the cylindrical extensions of the pieces 41 from
moving endwise and outwards in their bearings. Shallow slots or recesses 2.4
(Figs 11 and 17) are also provided in the extensions and are made of a width
corresponding to that of the prongs of the bar 25. When the prongs lie within
these slots 24, longitudinal motion of the clip is prevented until its jaws are closed
upon the cable. The upper end of the bar 25 is provided with an oval. eye or
slot 25* which admits of the lever 28 being depressed, when the position of the slots
in the journals or extensions does not allow the prongs of the bar to enter them.
As soon however as the slots come into line with the bar prongs the latter enter the
former either by the aid of a spring 57 (shown in Fig: 18) enclosed within the upper
end of the bar and acting in a manner which will be readily understood from the
drawing or by the weight of the bar itself, when the clip apparatus is used in its
upright position or that shown in the drawings. 28* is a pin or projection on the
lever 28; it is arranged to enter one or other of two recesses 58 formed in a spring
plate 59 for the purpose of holding the lever in either the raised or depressed position.
34 is a bar or lifter for operating the lever 28 as already described with reference
to Fig 7. The operation of this arrangement of clip apparatus is as follows:-
When the cable is about to enter between the gripping parts of the clip, they
occupy the forward and open position shewn in Fig 14, any tendency to longi-
tudinal motion of the clip being prevented when the locking gear is employed by
the forked end of the bar 25 projecting into the slots 24.
When the cable 9 has
entered between the clip jaws or gripping parts and these have closed upon it by a
movement perpendicular (or thereabout) to the axis of or crosswise to the cable,
the jaws or gripping parts are closed upon the cable as shown in Figs 10 and 11.
The further tightening of the hold upon the cable is effected by longitudinal motion
of the clip which causes the segment 45 of the toggle 43 to travel over the inclined
surfaces 46* and the jaws or gripping parts to mutually approach.
If the locking gear be employed it will now be in the position to prevent the
cable being released until the lever 28 and bar 25 are raised, when the release may
be effected in a manner that will be readily understood without further description.
In the modification shown in Figs 19 to 22 in lieu of the segmental toggle working
on inclined surfaces as described with reference to the preceding arrangement there
is used a simple toggle 43 having cylindrical ends 43*.
As in the last described form of clip, the closing of the jaws is performed by
a movement of the parts approximately across the axis of the cable this being
permitted by the toggle 43 partially turning in its bearing whilst the curved
supporting surfaces 40*-41* move inwards with their cylindrical extensions 42 by
sliding through the bearings in the frame 4. Further tightening is effected by the
clip moving approximately in a line with the cable, the under surface or surfaces
of the part 1* which is inclined (as shown in section) then passing over the curved
supporting surfaces 40* 41*, and causing the part 1* to approach the part 2*.
Instead of forming inclined surfaces on the part 1*, the surfaces may be made
plane, in which case the curved supporting surfaces 40* 41* would not have their
faces struck from their centres of motion, but would be made cam-wise.
movement of the part 2* is allowed for by the upper cylindrical end 43* of the
toggle 43 being arranged to slide end wise in its bearing. A spring 60 (Fig 21)
within the journal or extension 42. may be employed to lock the clip in its
outward and open position, and thus to prevent its endwise movement in regard
to the cable until it has closed upon the latter.
End
A cap 60 is mounted upon the journal in such a way that it is capable of
endwise but not of angular movement with relation to it. It is provided with

page_text: clutch teeth 60 which are drawn into gear with teeth 4ª on the frame 4 when the
clip is in its outward and open position, thereby preventing rotation of the journal
and endwise movement of the clip until the latter is closed upon the cable.
Another arrangement of locking gear that may be employed in this modification
is as follows: 28 is a locking lever, it is pivotted at 29 and provided with a
catch 61 that takes over a projection 62 on the jaw 2, as shown in Fig 20 when
the clip is closed. The catch 61 keeps the clip closed until the lever 28 is lifted
by hand, or by a bar or lifter 34, as before. When the clip is open it is retained
in its central longitudinal position, by the catch entering a notch or recess in the
projection 62 on the jaw 2, endwise movement of the clip being then prevented
until it is closed upon the cable and the lever 28 falls to the position shown in
Fig 20. 63 is a journal bearing in which the clip box or frame 4 may be hung
when expedient. In those cases where the cable does not tend, of itself, to press
on either clip jaw; initial grip sufficient to induce end movement of the jaws to
effect tightening or gripping of the cable may be secured by forming the grooves of
the jaws slightly out of the straight as shown at 64 Fig 22. This causes the
cable to make contact with the jaw or part 1* near its ends and with the part 2*
at its centre, before the clip is quite closed; thus the latter part of the closing
movement springs or sets the cable a little out of line, the amount of spring varying
with the fit of the cable within the jaws of the clip.
In the modification shown in Figs 23 and 24 the jaw 2 is pivotted on and
carried by a bar 64 on which it can slide longitudinally. The jaw 1 has a
cylindrical bearing in a carrying piece 65 provided with an extension 65° 80
arranged as to slide longitudinally in a slot 65b in the frame 4. The bearing
surfaces 66 and 67 of the piece 65 and the frame 4 respectively, are wedge shaped,
or inclined with reference to the longitudinal centre line of the apparatus so that
the jaws are caused to approach each other and grip the cable, when the latter
urges them from their central or normal position shown in Fig 23. A spring or
springs 7 secured to one of the gripping parts (2*) and hinged or pivotted to the
other (1*), causes the jaws to move in unison and assume an open position when
not in use. Springs 68ª carried by the frame 4 and arranged within the
extension 65ª keep the jaws in their central or normal position when not urged
longitudinally therefrom by the pull of the cable.
Referring to Figs 25 and 26; instead of the cylindrical extensions 68* of the
parts 68 which support the gripping piece 1*, taking directly into bearings in the
frame 4 through which they may slide for opening and closing, the said
extensions 68* may be mounted, in such a manner as to have no end movement;
thus they may be mounted within eccentric or cam sleeves 69 having bearings in
the frame 4. By partially rotating the said cam sleeves 69 with a hand lever 70
and connecting rod 71, the gripping parts 1*, 2* can be opened (for the release of
the cable) or they may be closed to cause an initial grip upon the cable: Further
tightening is produced by the gripping part 1* and its supporting levers or
parts 68 and the piece 2* and its toggle 43 moving approximately in a line with
the cable, the effect of this movement being to cause the gripping parts 1* 2* to
mutually approach each other, when urged by the pull of the cable, from their
central or normal position.
If desired a cam arrangement may be employed to act upon the jaw 2, as
shown in Figs 27 and 28, where 60* is the cam or eccentric on a spindle 72 carried
by the frame 4. One end of the toggle 43 fits the said cam and its other is
received by the part 2* which is capable of sliding longitudinally thereon. The
jaw 1 may be carried by the arm or lever 68 pivotted at 68* (Figs 28 and 29)
below the clip.
Triangular links 73 (Fig 29) connect the arms or levers 68 to the frame + as
shown. The movement of the said parts approximately in a line with the cable
causes the gripping pieces 1*, 2* to approach each other when urged from their
normal positions by the pull of the cable. Figs 30 and 31 illustrate a clip
arrangement somewhat similar to that shown in Figs 27 to 29 wherein the releasing

page_text: and closing movements of the clip approximately across the line of cable are
effected by the gripping piece 2* partially turning on the toggle 43, whilst the
gripping piece 1* slides over the supporting pins P on the parts 68. Further
tightening of the clip on the cable is effected by the longitudinal pull of the cable
which causes the jaw 2* to move with its toggle 43 which slides in the frame 4
whilst the jaw 1 is made to approach the jaw 2 by the vibrating action of the arms
or levers 28 and thrust toggles 73*. Fig 32 is an end view and Figs 33 and 34
are sectional end and plan or top views respectively showing a modified arrange-
ment of apparatus wherein the jaws 1 and 2 are pivotted at 74 to a bent lever 75
which is itself pivotted at 75* to the frame 4. The jaws are actuated by toggles 76
and vibrating arm 76* pivotted in the frame 4 as shown, the arrangement and
operation being substantially the same as that of a somewhat similar apparatus
shown and described in the specification of former letters patent granted to me
dated January 2nd A.D. 1884 N° 479..
The form of clip apparatus hereinbefore described may be used in other than.
the positions shown in the drawings.
Figs 35 and 36 are end and side views illustrating a convenient device which
may be used where circumstances render it expedient for engaging or entering the
cable between the jaws. The device comprises a lever 77 carrying a wheel 78 or
wheels. One end of the lever is formed with a slotted socket 77* that takes on to
a ball stud 79 (see detail Figs 37 and 38) suitably placed on a vehicle hanger, whilst.
the other end of the lever may rest on a convenient stop 80, or be held free in the
hands of the operator. The lever socket 77* engages with and is released from the.
ball stud 79 end wise, but this can only be done when the slots 77° in the socket 77*
are opposite the cross studs 79* of the ball. Thus the lever whilst having free
movement in the required directions, gives the operator full control over the vehicle
for starting or checking it.
The cable may be engaged with the jaws by either a side or an angular movement
of the lever, or both. In Figs 39 and 40 the end of the lever 77 is hooked and
embraces a pin 79* on the vehicle body. The fulcrum of the lever may be inter-
mediate between the wheel and its end 77°, and the mode of mounting the lever,
varied to suit circumstances. Also, instead of having a wheel 78, or wheels, the
lever may be provided with a grooved rest or rests for the cable.
Fig 41 illustrates in end view partly in section a rail hanger 81 for use at
stations and the like for supporting a shunt rail 82 secured thereto. The rail
hanger is carried by a girder or beam 83 as shown, the arrangement of the hanger
with reference to the girder or beam being such as to allow of the rail coming
directly beneath the point of suspension of the hanger whereby any tendency to
twist the girder or beam 83 is obviated, and the use is permitted of a lighter
girder or bean than would otherwise be the case. Fig 42 illustrates in sectional
plan or top view the construction of a running frame or carriage from which a
vehicles is suspended on elevated (or aerial) railways. The bearing 84 for the
spindle or journal 85 of the wheel 86, is formed in one with the running frame or
carriage, the spindle and wheel being also formed in one piece.
A long bearing under the centre of the wheel tread is provided by dishing the
arms or disc 87 of the wheel, as shown. An ordinary wheel 86* may however be
employed if desired and may run upon a spindle or journal formed in one with the
running frame as shown, 88 is the vehicle hanger.
To avoid side cant of the running carriage or frame, a long bearing is formed
where the hanger and the carriage are jointed. This may be done in the manner
shown in Fig 42.
Lubrication may take place through the centres of the spindles or through the
outer bearings of the running carriage. In either case screwed plugs may be used
for forcing in thick lubricant such as grease to the parts to be lubricated.
Figs 43 and 44 illustrate a brake or regulator apparatus for regulating the motion
of the cable and maintaining it uniforin. This apparatus comprises a fan having
straight vanes 89 arranged within a water tank 90 fitted with fixed counter-
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page_text: vanes 91. The fan is mounted upon and is driven by a shaft 92. This shaft 92
receives its motion from a main driving shaft 93 by toothed or friction wheels 94
and 95. 96 is a sheave round which the endless cable 9 passes and by which it is
driven. Secured to this sheave or formed in one therewith, is a friction brake
wheel 97 to which a friction strap, not shown, may be applied in any known
manner. 98 is a capstan head fitted to the shaft 92 and furnished with hand
spikes 98* to assist in starting the cable line when required. This fan regulator or
brake acts in the same manner as an ordinary centrifugal pump, except that the
vanes 89 being made straight absorb a maximum of power by delivering the water
with a great circumferential velocity, the counter vanes 91 again bringing the
water to rest before it re-passes between the vanes 89. If desired two or more
regulators may be arranged around and driven by the shaft 92. In lieu of
employing the grooved cable sheave 96, the fleeting sheave 97 shown in side view
partly in section in Fig 45 may be employed. This fleeting sheave is formed with
a conical tread 98° round which the eable is wound the required number of turns
to prevent slip; the cable enters upon the larger diameter and leaves at the smaller
diameter whereby the tendency of the cable to work up against one of the flanges
of the sheave is prevented as also the mounting of one lap of the cable upon
another. This sheave may be advantageously used as a driving wheel apart from
the brake or regulator apparatus, particularly when the load upon the cable is
heavy.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. In apparatus for transporting loads by means of ropes or cables, where the
load to be transported is supported by a stationary way and hauled by a moving
cable, the use for connecting a vehicle to the moving cable of clip apparatus the
jaws of which are first closed upon the cable by a motion across the line of the
cable's length and are afterwards tightened upon it by a motion parallel to its axis
the secondly mentioned action occurring when the cable exercises pull or traction
on the jaws of the apparatus substantially as described.
2. The construction of clip apparatus such that pressure of the cable against the
clip jaws shall cause them to close upon the cable substantially as described.
3. Providing clip apparatus of the kind referred to in claim 1 with means for
setting or springing the cable, or with a spring, for causing an initial pressure of
the clip on the cable substantially as hereinbefore described for the purposes
specified.
4. Providing clip apparatus of the kind referred to in claim 1 with locking gear
substantially as herein before described for the purposes specified.
5. In apparatus of the kind herein before described for transporting loads by
means of ropes or cables the use in combination of clip apparatus of the kind
referred to in claim 1 for connecting a vehicle or vehicles to the moving cable,
means for causing an initial grip of the clip on the cable, and locking gear all
substantially as herein before described and for the purposes specified.
:
6. The use, for causing the cable to enter between the jaws of the clips, of
apparatus substantially such as hereinbefore described with reference to the
drawings.
7. In apparatus for transporting loads by means of ropes or cables where the
load to be transported is supported by a stationary way and hauled by a moving
cable, the use of rail hangers constructed in such manner as to support the rail or
rails on which the vehicle or vehicles runs or run, vertically below the centres of
suspension of the rail hangers from their carrying girder or beam substantially as
described with reference to Fig 41 of the drawings for the purposes specified.
8. Governing the longitudinal movement of the cable by means of a regu-
lator comprising a fan or vanes caused to rotate in liquid within a tank or casing.

page_text: substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs 43 and 44 of the
drawings for the purposes specified.
9. The apparatus constructed arranged and operating substantially as shewn in
and described with reference respectively to Figs 1, 2 and 2a; Figs 3 and 4; Fig 5;
Figs and 7; Figs 8 and 9; Figs 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18; Figs 19,
20, 21, 22 and 22; Figs 23 and 24; Figs 25 and 26; Figs 27, 28, and 29; Figs 30
and 31; Figs 32, 33 and 34; Figs 35, 36, 37 and 38; Figs 39 and 40; Fig 41;
Fig 42; and Figs 43 and 44 of the drawings for the purposes specified.
Deted this 0th days of Annil 100x