Lifting assembly and method
US11111112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/66
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting assembly (10) having a structure (11) with three or more receptacles and a two or more connectors (1). The structure comprises one or more receptacles (12). Each receptacle comprises one or more circumferential grooves (17) in its inside surface. The connector comprises a male element (4) for insertion into a receptacle, an attachment point (2), and one or more locking elements (6) provided on the outside surface of the male element for engaging with the or each groove in the inside surface of the or each receptacle so as to rotatably mount the attachment point relative to the structure. The connectors may be rotationally positioned within the receptacles to permit different lifting configurations to be used.
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