Tony Rex Sowder
Engineers in Spokane, WA
License number
Utah 146866-2202
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1910
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 1986
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Spokane, WA
Professional information
Biased Sheave Frame For Aerial Tram
US Patent:
4329926, May 18, 1982
Filed:
May 13, 1980
Appl. No.:
6/149443
Inventors:
Tony R. Sowder - Spokane WA
Douglas A. Sowder - Spokane WA
Douglas A. Sowder - Spokane WA
International Classification:
B61B 1206
US Classification:
104179
Abstract:
A compound frame to support a plurality of sheaves on a tower of an aerial tram with a predetermined bias between each sheave and a supported transiting cable. The sheaves are supported in paired opposed groups with each sheave of a group in substantial opposition so that the bias of each group of sheaves provides a safety factor to aid in maintaining a transiting cable therebetween. The manner of biasing paired sheave groups requires minimal forces for greater economy. An associated desheavement annunciating system is disclosed.
Self Centering Tension Drive Terminal For Tramway
US Patent:
3951073, Apr 20, 1976
Filed:
Dec 4, 1974
Appl. No.:
5/529387
Inventors:
Tony R. Sowder - Spokane WA
International Classification:
B61B 1200, E01B 2518
US Classification:
104117
Abstract:
A drive terminal, for a continuous aerial cable tram system, movable on rails to tension the aerial cable. The drive terminal is biased to tensioning position by a suspended weight coupled to the terminal by a particular compensating linkage that eliminates torque forces between the drive terminal and its support.