Newnes Machine Ltd.

Emeric W Johnson

A cable clamping mechanism (10) having first and second jaws (24, 26) for clamping a cable (12). First and second backstops (20, 22) are fixed to a top plate (18) on opposite sides of the jaws. A first wedge (52) is slidably mounted between the jaws and the second backstop. A second wedge (56) is slidably mounted between the top plate and the first wedge. A hydraulic cylinder (60) slidably forces the second wedge across the first wedge, thereby forcing the first wedge against the jaws to clamp the cable therebetween.

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Salmon Arm, Canada

Emeric W Johnson