Gangway bearing retainer plate
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1. A gangway comprising:
- a support platform;
a support structure connected to the support platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the support platform;
a piece of metal connected to the support platform;
a bracket configured to receive a stop inserted into at least a first aperture defined by the piece of metal; and
a foot lock stud inserted into a second aperture defined by the piece of metal.
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Abstract
A bearing retainer plate for fall restraint equipment made from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the metal is lasered, cut, and/or butterflied to define a plurality of apertures. A bearing, preferably possessing a self-centering characteristic, is inserted into one of the apertures, while an adapter or bracket for an over-travel stop is inserted into another. A foot lock stud is inserted into another aperture defined by the bearing retainer plate and welded into place. The piece of metal may also define apertures configured to receive fasteners for attaching the plate to the fall restraint equipment, such as to a support structure of a gangway.
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1. A gangway comprising:
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a support platform; a support structure connected to the support platform in a manner that allows the support structure to rotate with respect to the support platform; a piece of metal connected to the support platform; a bracket configured to receive a stop inserted into at least a first aperture defined by the piece of metal; and a foot lock stud inserted into a second aperture defined by the piece of metal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A bearing retainer plate for a gangway comprising a single, piece of metal defining first and second apertures, wherein the first aperture is configured to receive an over-travel stop and the second aperture is configured to receive a foot lock stud, and a third aperture configured to receive a bearing, wherein the gangway and bearing retainer plate are rotatable between a deployed position and a stored position.
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