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Lifting unit, luffing jib crane comprising such a lifting unit and method for assembling such a crane

US10752474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2016
Grant dateAug 25, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C2700/0392
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lifting unit includes a jib foot forming a proximal part of a jib in a service configuration, a counter jib supporting a balancing ballast, a securing part between the jib foot and the counter jib to secure the lifting unit to a mast, and a cylinder connected to the jib foot such that the jib foot is movable between a lowered position and a lifted position. A second cylinder is connected to the securing part.

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