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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2001
Boris G. Traktovenko, Avon, CT (US);
Richard J. Ericson, Southington, CT (US);
Boris G. Traktovenko, Avon, CT (US);
Richard J. Ericson, Southington, CT (US);
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
A device for securing an end on a load bearing member in an elevator system includes a socket portion and a wedge portion. The socket and wedge preferably are made from an extruded piece of metal or a formed piece of sheet metal material. A brace member secures the wedge within the socket portion to maintain the wedge, and the corresponding portion of the load bearing member in place within the socket portion. The preferred arrangement includes friction enhancing surfaces on the corresponding portions of the socket and the wedge to facilitate maintaining the load bearing member in place.