Flexible flat tension member termination device
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1. A termination device for terminating a tension member, comprising:
- a socket;
a pair of wedges maintainable in said socket in opposed relationship to one another with a length of the tension member wrapped partially around each of said pair of wedges and between said pair of wedges, one of said pair of wedges being movably pinned within said socket to prevent axial dislocation of said one of said pair of wedges from said socket in the direction of loading of the tension member.
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Abstract
A termination device for terminating a flexible flat tension member includes a socket and two opposing wedges mounted therein. One of the wedges is preferably pinned within the socket while the other wedge is removable. The invention provides a reliable termination with a safety back-up to retain the tension member even if friction in the device is reduced due to soiling with a friction reducing material.
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1. A termination device for terminating a tension member, comprising:
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a socket;
a pair of wedges maintainable in said socket in opposed relationship to one another with a length of the tension member wrapped partially around each of said pair of wedges and between said pair of wedges, one of said pair of wedges being movably pinned within said socket to prevent axial dislocation of said one of said pair of wedges from said socket in the direction of loading of the tension member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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