Method and Apparatus for Elevator Hobble Compensation
OwnerJeremy S. Meauxinventor
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Abstract
A compensating hobbling assembly secures a set of elevators in a level position, while compensating for side or non-axial loading. An adjustable bail clamp is affixed to a bail, while an extendable hobble compensation assembly is pivotally attached to a set of elevators. A cable, chain or other flexible member having a finite length extends between the bail clamp and the hobble compensation assembly. Tension of said cable, chain or other flexible member can be adjusted so that the elevators are maintained in a substantially level position when suspended or hanging from bails. The hobble compensating assembly can extend, allowing the elevators to tilt and relative to the bails.
Claims13
An apparatus for hobbling elevators comprising:
- a) a clamp mounted to at least one bail;
- b) a compensating assembly mounted to said elevators;
- c) a connecting member having a first end, a second end and a fixed length, wherein said first end is connected to said clamp and said second member is connected to said compensating assembly.
A method for hobbling elevators comprising:
- a) mounting a clamp to at least one bail;
- b) mounting a compensating assembly to said elevators;
- c) attaching a connecting member between said clamp and said compensating assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.