Ferrule Configuration
AssigneeOnesteel Wire Pty Limited
InventorsAndrew Morgan, Wilfred De Sain
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Abstract
A ferrule 10 for attachment to an end of a wire rope R is disclosed. The ferrule comprises an open end 12 into which the end of the wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule. The ferrule also comprises an end 14 that opposes the open end. The ferrule further comprises an axis Ax extending between the open and opposing ends. The ferrule is configured at or around at least one of the open and opposing ends such that the ferrule is able to mate with a corresponding formation of a socket 50 into which the ferrule can be received in use. Also disclosed is a socket 50 adapted to the ferrule, and a mechanism for axially locking the ferrule in the socket.
Claims25
1-31. (canceled)
A ferrule for attachment to a wire rope end, the ferrule being configured for use with a socket that forms part of a dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly, the ferrule comprising:
- an open end into which the end of the wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule;
- an end that opposes the open end;
- and
- an axis extending between the open and opposing ends;
- wherein the ferrule is configured at or around at least one of the open and opposing ends such that the ferrule is able to mate with a corresponding formation of the socket, whereby torque transferred from the wire rope to the ferrule in use is able to be on-transferred to and absorbed or accommodated by the socket as part of the dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly.
A ferrule for attachment to a wire rope end, the ferrule being configured for use with a socket that forms part of a dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly, the ferrule comprising an open end into which the end of the wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule, wherein the open end is able to mate with a corresponding formation of a socket into which the ferrule can be received in use, whereby torque transferred from the wire rope to the ferrule in use is able to be on-transferred to and absorbed or accommodated by the socket as part of the dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly.
A socket that is modified to receive therein a ferrule, the ferrule comprising:
- an open end into which an end of a wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule;
- an end that opposes the open end;
- and
- an axis extending between the open and opposing ends;
- wherein the ferrule is configured at or around at least one of the open and opposing ends such that the ferrule is able to mate with a corresponding formation of the socket, whereby torque transferred from the wire rope to the ferrule in use is able to be on-transferred to and absorbed or accommodated by the socket as part of the dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly.
A component for securing to a distal end of a ferrule that is in turn attached to a wire rope end, the component having a polygon-shaped or U-shaped profile wherein at least two opposing sides of the profile are able to mate with a corresponding formation in a socket in use.
A locking assembly for locking a ferrule in a corresponding socket into which the ferrule can be received in use, the ferrule being for attachment to a wire rope end and comprising an open end into which the end of the wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule, and an end opposing the open end, the locking assembly comprising a block that is able to be positioned and secured in the socket adjacent to the opposing end of the ferrule.
A method of securing a ferrule in a socket, the ferrule comprising:
- an open end into which an end of a wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule;
- an end that opposes the open end;
- and
- an axis extending between the open and opposing ends;
- wherein the ferrule is configured at or around at least one of the open and opposing ends such that the ferrule is able to mate with a corresponding formation of the socket, whereby torque transferred from the wire rope to the ferrule in use is able to be on-transferred to and absorbed or accommodated by the socket as part of the dragline hoist and/or rigging assembly;
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- wherein the method comprises:
- locating the ferrule so as to mate with the corresponding formation of the socket;
- and
- securing the ferrule against axial movement within the socket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.