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An expandable cable trolley system for supporting cables for a hoist from a trolley configured to travel along an overhead beam. The cable trolley system includes a first block, a second block, and a third block with cooperating curved slots that form openings to receive the cables. The first block has at least one roller mounted on the top surface for engaging with an overhead beam. The second block is disposed below and attaches to the first block. The third block is disposed below the second block and attaches to the second block. The configuration of the multiple blocks provides for an expandable system that can be formed into multiple rows by means of one set of fasteners having substantially the same length.

A charger according to the present embodiment may comprise a cover having a space formed in the cover; a first pulley guide and a second pulley guide disposed in the cover; a first moving pulley guided by the first pulley guide and moved by a charging cable; a second moving pulley guided by the second pulley guide and moved by the charging cable; and a damper installed on one of the first moving pulley and the second moving pulley.

There may be provided a cable management system for an electric vehicle charger. The cable management system may include a mechanical wire coupled to a charging cable associated with the electric vehicle charger and an enclosure. The cable management system may include a wire tension sensor engaging the mechanical wire. The wire tension sensor may generate a sensor output based on a force applied to the mechanical wire. The wire retractor may be configured to retract the mechanical wire into the enclosure and extend the mechanical wire from the enclosure. The cable management system may include a controller coupled to the wire tension sensor. The controller may be configured with instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to control the wire retractor based on an amount of force applied to the mechanical wire.

A cable support mechanism (1) for an electric vehicle charging station (30) comprises a base (2) and a support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) has an elongated shape comprising a proximal end (5) and a distal end (8) provided at opposite ends of the support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) is fixedly mounted to and supported by the base (2) at the proximal end (5) of support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) is arranged to extend upwards from the base (2) at the proximal end (5) in a first use position of the cable support mechanism (1), in which first use position no external force is applied to the cable support mechanism (1). The support member (3, 4) is reversibly flexible in a transverse direction (7) of the support member (3, 4) in such a manner that at least a part of the support member (3, 4) bends in a transverse direction (7), wherein an external force directed away from the base (2) is applied to a distal end (8) of the support member (3, 4), and returns to the position extending upwards from the base (2), when the external force is no longer applied to the cable support mechanism (1).

A charging station system is disclosed. In some implementations, the charging station system includes control circuitry and a mechanical arm communicatively connected to the control circuitry. The mechanical arm is configured to adjust a dispensing location of a charging cord. The dispensing location is adjustable to different locations based on at least a first location of a first charging receptacle of a first vehicle and a second location of a second charging receptacle of a second vehicle. The second location is further from a power source than the first location.

A cable management system for the storage, deployment and support of an EV charging cable. The system is mounted at or near the source of power. The cable is electrically coupled to the power source and may be deployed and plugged into a port on the EV. The support system is mounted to a vertical support, and freely rotatably horizontal therefrom. The deployment end of the support system near the connector end of the holds the free end of the cable above the ground and includes a fixed length of free end of cord out of the body. The system may be expanded or contracted, in telescopic fashion, maintaining the free end of cord and charging head above the ground.

This application provides a terminal device and a power supply system. The terminal device includes a housing, a power distribution device, a charging component, and a cooling component. The housing includes a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity are sequentially arranged in a first direction and spaced apart. The power distribution device is accommodated in the first accommodating cavity. The charging component includes a connector, the connector is partially located outside the housing, partially inserted into the first accommodating cavity, and electrically connected to the power distribution device. The cooling component includes a cooling source and a cooling hose, the cooling source is accommodated in the second accommodating cavity, the cooling hose includes a first section, a second section, and a middle section, the middle section is connected between the first section and the second section, the first section and the second section are folded via the middle section, both an end of the first section and an end of the second section are fastened to the cooling source and penetrate into the second accommodating cavity from the first accommodating cavity, and the middle section extends into the connector.

This document describes a device (100) for managing a cable harness (100A), comprising a frame (102) with one or more elongated slots (104) and one or more rollers (106) slidably arranged in the one or more slots (104), each roller (106) being pre-tensioned at one end of the respective slot (104) by a pre-tensioning element (108). The device (100) is configured to receive one end of a cable harness (100A) through a first opening provided in the device (100) and to secure the corresponding end to the frame (102) at a fixing point within the device (100), so that the cable harness (100A) runs over the one or more rollers (106) in a single-pass configuration.

Deployment Device for a Double-Wound Electric Cable and Associated Charging Station. The present invention relates to a deployment device (10) for an electric cable (12), particularly for charging an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. The deployment device (10) comprises an electric cable (12) and a first pulley assembly (14) including at least one first pulley (38) and a second pulley assembly (16) including at least one second pulley (46). The electric cable (12) alternately passes around the first pulley (38) and the second pulley (46). The first pulley assembly (14) and the second pulley assembly (16) are spaced along a longitudinal axis (X) and are free to translate relative to each other along the longitudinal axis (X). The invention further relates to an associated charging station. Figure for the abstract: Figure 2

A charger comprises a body installed on a frame of a charger body and having a space therein; a weight assembly accommodated in the space to be capable of being raised and lowered; and a wire connected to the charging cable and raising the weight assembly; in which the weight assembly may comprise a tray with an inner space formed; and at least one weight accommodated in the inner space, and the weight of the weight assembly may vary according to the number of weights accommodated in the inner space.

A cable reel is disclosed having an outer deployment spool for deployment and retractive coiling of cable based on rotation about a central axis. The cable reel also has an inner, coaxial drum in which stored cable assumes tighter loops and relaxed loops responsive to the deployment or coiling of the cable on the outer spool. The cable extends from the inner drum through an opening in an axial tube and out of the drum orthogonally. The cable is contiguous from the deployable end on the outer spool, through the inner drum coils and through the axial tube. The reel may have a resistive spring or other means of retraction. The disclosed cable is not subject to acute bends, turns or torsion upon its long axis through deployed and retracted phases.

The disclosure relates to a connector arrangement (1) for a charging cable (28) for an electric vehicle. The connector arrangement (1) comprises a first connector interface (10) configured to be fixed to a first connector (34) of a vehicle charging cable (28), and a second connector interface (12) configured to releasably accommodate a second connector (36) of the vehicle charging cable (28). The connector arrangement (1) further comprises a socket interaction device (14) configured to engage a socket lid (38) of a vehicle charging station (40), to open the socket lid (38) and to keep the socket lid (38) open, upon a manual operation of the connector arrangement (1).

An expandable cable trolley system for supporting cables for a hoist from a trolley configured to travel along an overhead beam. The cable trolley system includes a first block, a second block, and a third block with cooperating curved slots that form openings to receive the cables. The first block has at least one roller mounted on the top surface for engaging with an overhead beam. The second block is disposed below and attaches to the first block. The third block is disposed below the second block and attaches to the second block. The configuration of the multiple blocks provides for an expandable system that can be formed into multiple rows by means of one set of fasteners having substantially the same length.

A cable support mechanism (1) for an electric vehicle charging station (30) comprises a base (2) and a support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) has an elongated shape comprising a proximal end (5) and a distal end (8) provided at opposite ends of the support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) is fixedly mounted to and supported by the base (2) at the proximal end (5) of support member (3, 4). The support member (3, 4) is arranged to extend upwards from the base (2) at the proximal end (5) in a first use position of the cable support mechanism (1), in which first use position no external force is applied to the cable support mechanism (1). The support member (3, 4) is reversibly flexible in a transverse direction (7) of the support member (3, 4) in such a manner that at least a part of the support member (3, 4) bends in a transverse direction (7), wherein an external force directed away from the base (2) is applied to a distal end (8) of the support member (3, 4), and returns to the position extending upwards from the base (2), when the external force is no longer applied to the cable support mechanism (1).

A modular cable support arm system, including two or more rigid units to form an arm to hold an electric charging cable, a wall mount hinge to rotatably attach a first rigid unit to a wall, a handle connector connected to a last rigid unit to attach a handle support to guide the arm to a desired location and hold a charging handle of the electric charging cable when not in use, one or more connectors connecting the two or more rigid units together sequentially to form the arm; and wherein at least one of the two or more rigid units are U shaped having an opening facing downward to conceal the electric charging cable within the rigid unit and to hold the electric charging cable so that the electric charging cable does not need to be dismantled and inserted into the arm to be held by the arm.

The invention relates to a rotatable patient bed for RT applications. The patient bed has a lower structure and an upper structure connected to each other by a lifting mechanism. A lying table is arranged on the upper structure, and an adult can support the lying table. The lower structure is supported at one of its ends on the base by means of a rolling bearing and thus can be rotated about a vertical axis of rotation. The other end of the lower structure is not supported. A lifting mechanism is disposed between the two ends of the lower structure and below the upper structure. A drive is arranged on the substructure and acts on a drive shaft of the transmission. Rotation of the drive shaft causes rotation of the driven shaft. The transmission has a transmission housing which is arranged on the base in a rotationally fixed manner and in which a drive shaft and a driven shaft are mounted. The support is arranged on the driven shaft in a rotationally fixed manner and is connected to the substructure in such a way that the support exerts a torque on the substructure when the drive shaft is rotated in such a way that the substructure is rotated about the axis of rotation. The transmission device is a structural element different from the rolling bearing. The transmission housing is arranged radially inside the rolling bearing with respect to the axis of rotation and is arranged axially in the region of the rolling bearing. The support acts on the substructure via a coupling element, by means of which a torque applied to the support is transmitted to the substructure, a radial movement of the support relative to the substructure can still be achieved.

The present invention relates to a line guide device (10) for guiding a plurality of lines, such as cables, hoses, etc., particularly for suspension applications, such as in a drilling rig (1). The line guide device (10) preferably has a high tensile strength, flexible conveying strand (11) extending over the length of the line guide device. Guide bodies (14) are arranged longitudinally of the conveying strand (11), and adjacent guide bodies (14) are spatially deflectable relative to one another. At least some of the guide bodies each have a central part (15A) with a fastening device (18) for fastening to the conveying strand (11) and an outer part (15B) with at least one circumferential element (17) that bounds a receiving area (L) for the line. According to a first aspect of the invention, at least three radial bars (22A-22D; 42A-42C; 52A-52D) are provided on the central part (15A) and hold the outer part (15B). According to a second aspect of the invention, at least one spacer body 70 is provided for the conveying strand 11 between every two guide bodies 14, the spacer body defining the spacing between the central parts 15A of the guide bodies 14. The spacer body 70 may in particular have a reduced outer diameter relative to the guide bodies 14 and / or may be configured so that the outer parts 15B of the two guide bodies 14 can abut against each other in a fully deflected relative position.

This application relates to the field of charging pile technologies, and in particular, to a plug cable management apparatus and a charging pile. The plug cable management apparatus includes a bracket, a cantilever structure, a pull rope, and a spring balancer. The bracket is configured to be fastened on a charging pile. The cantilever structure includes a cantilever beam and a mounting member, the cantilever beam has a rotating end and a swing end, the rotating end of the cantilever beam is rotatably connected to the bracket around a first axis, the first axis is perpendicular to a horizontal direction, the mounting member is installed on the swing end of the cantilever beam, and the mounting member is configured to mount a charging cable of the charging pile. The spring balancer is fastened on the bracket, and the spring balancer is configured to output a traction force. One end of the pull rope is connected to a traction force output end of the spring balancer, and the other end of the pull rope is connected to the swing end of the cantilever beam.

The invention relates to a suspension system for mounting a cable (5) on a track (26) in a suspended manner, comprising: a series of suspension sections (1) wherein each suspension section of the series of suspension sections (1) comprises: a front carriage (2) for traveling along the track (26), the front carriage being adapted to be movably mounted on the track (26); a plurality of cable pulleys (3) adapted to be movably mounted on the track (26), where each of the plurality of cable pulleys (3) comprises a saddle (4) for supporting a cable (5); a tensioning element (6) connecting the front block (2) and the plurality of cable blocks (3) of a respective one of the series of suspension sections (1).

Line guide apparatuses for guiding a plurality of lines for suspended applications such as for example in a drilling rig. The line guide apparatus has a flexible carrying strand of high tensile strength which extends over the length of the line guide apparatus. Guide bodies are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the carrying strand, adjacent guide bodies being spatially deflectable relative to one another. At least some guide bodies in each case have a central part with a fastening device for fastening to the carrying strand, and an outer part with at least one circumferential element, which delimits a receiving region for lines. At least three radial bars are provided on the central part and hold the outer part. At least one spacer body is provided on the carrying strand between in each case two guide bodies, the spacer body specifying a spacing between the central parts of the guide bodies. The spacer body may be configured with an external diameter which is reduced relative to the guide bodies and / or in such a way that the outer parts of the two guide bodies may rest against one another in the fully deflected relative position.

In some implementations, an energy transfer system (200) includes a housing (202). The energy transfer system (200) includes a robotic system (206) movable between an interior of the housing (202) and an external environment. The energy transfer system (200) includes one or more energy transfer cables (238) coupled to the robotic system (206) for enabling energy transfer. The energy transfer system (200) includes a cable management system (212) configured within the interior of the housing (202), the cable management system (212) comprising one or more cable holder components (244) movably configured on a slide apparatus (246), and the one or more energy transfer cables (238) are configured to be routed through respective cable holder components (244) of the one or more cable holder components (244).

The cable mechanism retracts and retracts a cable having a free end and a fixed end. The cable mechanism includes a motor assembly configured to engage a leading portion of the cable to retract or pay out the cable, and a pulley assembly configured to engage a trailing portion of the cable. The trailing portion may be located between the leading portion and the fixed end of the cable. The pulley assembly may be movable relative to the motor assembly between a first position and a second position. Moving the pulley assembly from the first position to the second position retracts the cable, and moving the pulley assembly from the second position to the first position retracts the cable.

The invention relates to an electric vehicle comprising a system (1) for integrating a charging cable (2) for charging a battery, the system comprising the cable having an extendable cylindrical helical region (3) that is capable of being retracted by contraction to define a configuration for storing the cable, a tubular conduit (4) for housing at least the helical region, a plug (5) connected to a first end (6) of the helical region, the plug fitting into an end (7) of the conduit when the cable is arranged in the storage configuration, the plug being provided with a locking means (8) for locking it in the position in which it is housed in the conduit, the system further comprising a push mechanism (9) capable of being actuated to apply pressure to the second end (10) of the helical region and push the first end of the helical region towards the end of the conduit.

A cable reel is disclosed having an outer deployment spool for deployment and retractive coiling of cable based on rotation about a central axis. The cable reel also has an inner, coaxial drum in which stored cable assumes tighter loops and relaxed loops responsive to the deployment or coiling of the cable on the outer spool. The cable extends from the inner drum through an opening in an axial tube and out of the drum orthogonally. The cable is contiguous from the deployable end on the outer spool, through the inner drum coils and through the axial tube. The reel may have a resistive spring or other means of retraction. The disclosed cable is not subject to acute bends, turns or torsion upon its long axis through deployed and retracted phases.

Device (100) for providing a charging cable (101) for a vehicle (150), comprising the device (100), a support structure (103) which can be fixed at a distance from a ground (115), a charging cable (101) which can be connected to an electricity source and has a charging plug (102) for connecting to a vehicle (150) to be charged, wherein the charging cable (101) is attached to the support structure (103), a first cable pulling device (110) which is attached to the support structure (103), wherein the first cable pulling device (110) has a first support cable (111) which is attached between a first suspension point (112) of the charging cable (101) and the support structure (103), and a second cable pulling device (120) which is attached to the support structure (103) spaced apart from the first cable pulling device (110), wherein the second cable pulling device (120) has a second support cable (121) which is attached between a second suspension point (122) of the charging cable (101), which is spaced apart from the first suspension point (112), and the support structure (103), and wherein the first cable pulling device (110) and the second cable pulling device (120) are each designed such that the lengths of the first support cable (111) and the second support cable (121) are independently adjustable such that a distance of the first suspension point (112) and the second suspension point (122) to the ground (115) is adjustable, wherein the support structure (103) has a crossbeam (104) on which the first cable pulling device and the second cable pulling device (120) are arranged, wherein the crossbeam (104) can be attached to a ceiling structure (301) or at least to the floor (115) at a distance on one side by means of a floor support (105), characterized by the fact that the support structure (103) has a boom (106) on which the first cable pulling device (110) and / or the second cable pulling device (120) is arranged, wherein the boom (106) is attached to the crossbeam (104) and extends laterally in the direction of extension of the crossbeam (104).

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charging device (1). The electric vehicle charging device (1) includes: a base unit (2); a charging cable (3) attached at a proximal end to the base unit (2) and at a distal end to the connector (4), the charging cable (3) being movable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a motor (5) connected to the charging cable (3) via a cord element (6). The invention also relates to a method for managing a charging cable (3) of an electric vehicle charging device (1).

A patient table has a lower structure and an upper structure, which are connected via a lifting mechanism. A table top is on the upper structure, on which an adult person can be supported. At one of its ends the lower structure is supported on a foundation via a pivot bearing and can consequently rotate about a vertical axis of rotation. The lifting mechanism is arranged between the two ends of the lower structure and below the upper structure. Based on the axis of rotation, a gear casing is arranged radially inside the pivot bearing and axially in the region of the pivot bearing. An arm acts on the lower structure via a coupling element, via which the torque exerted on the arm is transferred to the lower structure while a radial movement of the arm relative to the lower structure is enabled.

Charging device for an electric drive, in particular for an electric vehicle (18) with an electrical cable (2) and a charging plug (8) or a charging socket, wherein the charging plug (8) or charging socket is attached to an end of the electrical cable (2) that can be moved out of an interior space (1), where Transport means are provided which can move the electrical cable both into and out of the interior, wherein the transport means preferably comprise one or more transport rollers (4) which are frictionally engaged and / or positively engaged with the electrical cable (2) for transport of the electrical cable (2), characterized in that the charging device is arranged near a bumper of the electric vehicle (18) and / or the interior (1) is housed in a tailgate of the electric vehicle (18).