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System and method for increasing the load carrying capacity of a telescopic crane boom

US12240739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/703
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A telescopic boom that includes a plurality of extensible boom sections and a power source for delivering translational force to the boom sections. The boom further includes at least one rope transiting between boom sections wherein a first section is extending, and the second section is adjacent to the extending sections. The rope is redirected by at least one sheave mounted to the adjacent section and further redirected by at least one sheave mounted to the extensible section.

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