US PATENT SUBCLASS 187 / 366
.~.~.~.~ Plural pivotally attached gripping contact components engaging common rail

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187 /   HD   ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE

351  DF  HAVING SPECIFIC MEANS CONTACTING OR ON LOAD SUPPORT FOR STOPPING OR SLOWING THEREOF {4}
359  DF  .~ Includes movable contact component on support for engaging shaft structure {4}
361  DF  .~.~ Actuated by change in suspension or counterweight cable tension {4}
363  DF  .~.~.~ And interlocking with complementary stationary formation (e.g., catches) {2}
366.~.~.~.~ Plural pivotally attached gripping contact components engaging common rail

DEFINITION

Classification: 187/366

Plural pivotally attached gripping contact components engaging common rail:

(under subclass 363) Retaining, halting, or retarding means having two relatively moveable engaging parts which (1) are connected to the load-underlying support surface in a manner allowing both of them to (a) swing in an arcuate path about a constantly contacted connection point or region traveling with the support surface and (b) maintain movement between the part and connection at their contact point or region and (2) forcefully engage opposite sides of a slender member or formation which extends along the length of the shaft*.