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US 2024/0425329 A1Published application
Crane cable and hose management
AssigneeKnight Industries & Associates, Inc.
InventorJames Zaguroli, JR.
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Abstract
A crane system includes a beam, a trolley movable along the beam, and a hoist supported by the trolley. A cable and/or a hose is connected with at least one of the hoist, the trolley, or a load supported by the hoist. A management system for the cable and/or hose includes a reel mounted in a position fixed against lateral movement and for receiving the cable or hose. A trough is mounted to the beam for supporting the cable or hose as the trolley moves along the beam.
Claims20
A crane system comprising:
- a beam;
- a trolley movable along the beam;
- a hoist supported by the trolley;
- at least one of a cable or a hose connected with at least one of the hoist, the trolley, or a load supported by the hoist;
- and
- a management system for the at least one cable or hose, including:
- a reel mounted in a position fixed against lateral movement and for receiving the at least one cable or hose, and
- a trough mounted to the beam for supporting the at least one cable or hose as the trolley moves along the beam.
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A method of managing a hose or cable, the method comprising:
- providing a trolley movable along a beam and a hoist supported by the trolley;
- mounting a reel in a position fixed against lateral movement;
- providing a hose or cable on the reel and connected with at least one of the hoist, the trolley, or a load supported by the hoist;
- attaching a trough to the beam for receiving the hose or cable;
- and
- attaching a load balancer cable to the reel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.