Siemens Corporation

Paul Dixey

Nicholas Mann

A tensioning arrangement for a suspension system comprising an elongate suspension member () for attachment to an element to be suspended under tension at a predetermined location relative to a support surface (); the arrangement comprising a lever arm member () having a component () adapted to engage with and support said elongate suspension member remotely from said suspended element, wherein said lever arm member is formed with first () and second () bearing means adapted to bear respectively against first () and second () spaced-apart regions of said support surface and wherein at least said first bearing means incorporates an adjuster means () permitting the said arm member to be moved relative to said first region of said support surface, thereby to permit adjustment of tension in said suspension member.

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Cumnor, United Kingdom

Paul Dixey