Wire Rope Sockets Used in Shafts; Various Catch Clips
1958 - 1963

Tatekoyo Kosu; Kurippu no Iroiro
[Wire Rope Sockets Used in Shafts; Various Catch Clips]
21.2 x 30.3 cm Ink Painting

Wire Rope Sockets Used in Shafts
Figure at the Right End
This type of socket was made of white metal.
To fasten the wire rope, Babbitt metal was filled into the socket.

Figure Next to the Right End
Split Wire Rope Socket with a Tapered Metal Core
The collars were fitted by shrink fitting.
Three Letters on the Left Side of the Socket: unknown; These letters probably represents the length of this socket: "two feet."

Various Catch Clips
There are some other variations of these clips.
Clip at the Top Center
tsuri ropu: hanging wire rope
keisha makiage yo: (clip) for winding up mine cars on slopes
tansha: (chain for towing) mine cars

Clip Fixed with a Long Lever
ni fito: two feet
tansha: (wire rope for towing) mine cars

Clip on the Edge of a Mine Car
tsuri ropu: hanging rope
sumibako no fuchi: edge of a mine car

Clip to the Left of the Top Center
tansha: (shackle of a) mine car

Clip at the Bottom Left
tansha: (shackle of a) mine car


Translation Assisted by Mr. Nathan Johndro

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