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Sling assembly for use with a crane

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5451346
This patent describes a sling assembly for use with a crane for lifting and shifting an article or group of articles. The assembly comprising: a first strap formed of a high strength fabric, the first strap having a first end and a second end; a second strap formed of a high strength fabric, the second strap having a first end and a second end; means for interconnecting the first and second fabric straps to a hoisting hook on the crane; first and second article-encircling loops formed in the first and second straps, respectively, by forming an eyelet in the first end of each strap and passing the second respective end of each strap through the eyelet; first and second tight fitting choker sleeves engaging the first and second straps, respectively, between the second end and the point at which the eyelet on the first end engages its respective strap. The choker sleeves each being slidable along its respective strap to a position immediately adjacent its loop's eyelet to hold the article-encircling loops in engagement with the article.
Assignee:
Conoco Inc., Ponca City, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4856836
Application Number:
PPN: US 7119865A
OSTI ID:
5451346
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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