Global Patent Index - EP 0859646 B1

EP 0859646 B1 20020320 - WINCH FOR ROPE HOISTING AND LOWERING DEVICES

Title (en)

WINCH FOR ROPE HOISTING AND LOWERING DEVICES

Title (de)

WINDE FÜR AUF-/ABSEILGERÄT

Title (fr)

TREUIL POUR APPAREIL DE LEVAGE ET D'ABAISSEMENT

Publication

EP 0859646 B1 20020320 (DE)

Application

EP 95936931 A 19951204

Priority

  • CH 9500288 W 19951204
  • CH 313595 A 19951106

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9717106A1] The proposed winch (8) has a drive roller (11) and a guide roller (10) and a second guide element, preferably a second roller (12). A rope which is led between the guide rollers (10, 12) forms a loop (25) around the drive roller (11). The drive roller (11) can slide towards the guide roller (10). When a rope end (2, 13) is pulled, the rope is forced by the first guide roller (12) against the drive roller (11) to produce a strong working connection by friction which is preferably further enhanced by a peripheral V-shaped groove (22). The flanks of the groove (22) will advantageously have in addition an uneven surface, further improving the coupling between the drive roller (11) and rope (25). An appropriate arrangement of the guide rollers (10, 12) can ensure optimal wrap around the drive roller (11). A preferred use of the winch (8) is with rope hoisting and lowering devices, in particular when lifting heavy loads or persons.

IPC 1-7

A62B 1/06

IPC 8 full level

A62B 1/10 (2006.01); B66D 1/74 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62B 1/10 (2013.01); B66D 1/7415 (2013.01)

Citation (examination)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9717106 A1 19970515; AT E214622 T1 20020415; AU 3921695 A 19970529; DE 29519252 U1 19960125; DE 59510118 D1 20020425; EP 0859646 A1 19980826; EP 0859646 B1 20020320

DOCDB simple family (application)

CH 9500288 W 19951204; AT 95936931 T 19951204; AU 3921695 A 19951204; DE 29519252 U 19951205; DE 59510118 T 19951204; EP 95936931 A 19951204