Segmented guide eye

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure A plurality of ring members each having a hard metal inner ring portion, a concentric elastomeric outer ring portion and a layer of elastomeric material bounding at least one radial face, are held by a cylindrical member in a stacked relation with the open centers of the ring members aligned. A pair of end plates, each having a wire rope aperature aligned with the open centers of the ring members are secured together, by a plurality of fasteners thereby retaining the cylindrical member between them. When a tensioned wire rope or the like passing through the open centers of the ring members bears sideways against the hard metal inner ring portions the, elastomeric …