F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons – 16 – L
Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
16
L
248/66.1
F16L 3/16 (2006.01) F16G 13/16 (2006.01) F16L 3/20 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1142903
ABSTRACT A rolling conductor support for supporting, guid- ing, and protecting electrical, hydraulic, coolant and the like conductors extending between parts of machines which move relative to one another on guides or tracks. The con- ductor support comprises a plurality of chains connected in parallel, laterally spaced relation by conductor supporting bridges to which the conductors are fastened by releasable securements. The chains are comprised of a series of alter- nating and overlapping follower links and control links, overlapping portions of which are pivotally connected to each other. Six holes are formed in each follower link, one at the center of each end for making a pivotal connection to the overlapping control link. The remaining four holes, having stop pins secured therein, are positioned in pairs at each end of the link adjacent the pivotal connection. Each control link is provided with one hole for pivotal connec- tion at the center of each end, and four arcuate slots are arranged in pairs adjacent each pivotal connection. Each slot receives an associated stop pin of the adjacent follower link. The holes at the centers of overlapping ends of successive control and follower links are aligned, and a pin is inserted therethrough for pivotal connection of the links. As the links rotate with respect to each other, stop pins of the follower link travel within the slots of the control link. The length of the arcuate slots of the con- trol link determines the maximum relative rotational dis- placement between successive control and follower links. Thus, the configuration of the arcuate slots in the control link determine the minimum bending radius of the chain, and hence of the conductor support.
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Mcgraw-Edison Company
Pascal & Associates
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